Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Xiaolu Li | ... | Wenxiu (Xiu Xiu) (as Lu Lu) | |
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Lopsang | ... | Lao Jin |
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Zheng Qian | ... | Li Chuanbei |
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Jie Gao | ... | Mother |
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Qianqian Li | ... | Sister |
Yue Lü | ... | Father | |
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Qian Qiao | ... | Chen Li |
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Cheng Jiang | ... | Rider A |
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Xiaoyu Yang | ... | Girl |
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Xuejun Gu | ... | Rider B |
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Huzi | ... | Hooligan |
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Zhizheng Li | ... | Headquarter's Chief |
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Kun Zhang | ... | Assistant |
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Shijin Li | ... | Jeep Driver |
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Dong Jia | ... | Yak Herder A |
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
This movie is truly incredible on many fronts. Firstly, the story is incredibly moving and powerful, without any schmaltz and the heavy-handed preaching about who's "right" and who's "wrong" that most Hollywood films resort to. Most of the film examines the relationship between Xiu Xiu and the Tibetan herder she is forced to live with as part of her "re-education". The acting throughout is superb, with the two leads delivering subtle yet powerful performances. The photography and settings are breathtaking, and I didn't find the music intrusive at all...