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Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl (1998)
Tian yu (original title)

R 99 min  -  Drama  -   29 April 1999 (Singapore)
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Young teen girl Xiu Xiu is sent away to a remote corner of the Sichuan steppes for manual labor in 1975 (sending young people to there was a part of Cultural Revolution in China)... See full summary »

Director:

Joan Chen

Writers:

Joan Chen, Geling Yan (novel), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Xiaolu Li Xiaolu Li ...
Wenxiu (Xiu Xiu) (as Lu Lu)
Lopsang Lopsang ...
Zheng Qian Zheng Qian ...
Li Chuanbei
Jie Gao Jie Gao ...
Mother
Qianqian Li Qianqian Li ...
Sister
Yue Lü Yue Lü ...
Father
Qian Qiao Qian Qiao ...
Chen Li
Cheng Jiang Cheng Jiang ...
Rider A
Xiaoyu Yang Xiaoyu Yang ...
Girl
Xuejun Gu Xuejun Gu ...
Rider B
Huri Huri ...
Holligan
Zhizhung Lik Zhizhung Lik ...
Headquarter's Chief
Kun Zhang Kun Zhang ...
Assistant
Shijin Li Shijin Li ...
Jeep Driver
Dong Jia Dong Jia ...
Yak Herder A
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Storyline

Young teen girl Xiu Xiu is sent away to a remote corner of the Sichuan steppes for manual labor in 1975 (sending young people to there was a part of Cultural Revolution in China). A year later, she agrees to go to even more remote spot with a Tibetan saddle tramp Lao Jin to learn horse herding. Written by Anonymous  

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Plot Keywords:

Revolution | China | Mountain | Writer Director | Rural Setting  | See more »

Genres:

Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong sexual content See all certifications »
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Details

Country:

Hong Kong | USA | Taiwan

Language:

Mandarin

Release Date:

(Singapore) See more »

Also Known As:

Xiu Xiu See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$23,880 (USA) (9 May 1999) (3 Screens)

Gross:

$1,006,518 (USA) (31 October 1999)
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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1
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Trivia

Although the U.S. distributor claimed the film was banned in China for sexual and political content, the script was actually approved by the Chinese government. The film was only banned after the filmmakers decided not to wait for permits before shooting in Tibet (such permits are required for a film to receive official approval). See more »