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The Story of Qiu Ju

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The Story of Qiu Ju
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PG,1hr 40min
Genre:
Comedy
Release:
1992
Director:
Zhang Yimou
Distributor:
Sony Pictures
Starring:
Gong Li, Ge Zhijun, Liu Peiqi  ...more
Synopsis: With The Story of Qiu Ju, internationally acclaimed Chinese director Zhang Yimou shifts his attention from powerful historical dramas (Raise the Red Lantern and Ju Dou) to contemporary life. Gong Li plays the titular heroine, an average woman in a rural village whose life is unexceptional until her husband is physically attacked by the village elder. When the elder refuses to apologize, Qiu Ju decides to seek legal action with the help of a local magistrate. Soon, her quest for simple justice balloons ... Full Synopsis
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Michael Costello, AMG Review
A rare comedy from the director of such fare as Red Sorghum and Raise the Red Lantern, Zhang Yimou's gentle satire on bureaucratic inefficiency provides a fascinating glimpse into the daily life of the Chinese. The story concerns a pregnant woman (Gong Li) who seeks legal redress after her husband (Liu Pei Qi) is kicked in the groin by the village political leader (Lei Lao Sheng). Her persistent pursuit ... Full Review
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