Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl (1998)

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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 »

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Cast

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

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Rated R for strong sexual content See all certifications »

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Country:

Hong Kong | USA | Taiwan

Language:

Mandarin

Release Date:

29 April 1999 (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)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Good Machine, Whispering Steppes L.P. See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

99 min

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 »

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

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