The Story of Qiu Ju Movie Review 1991

A simple story, beautifully directed and acted, about a peasant woman's search for justice. The pregnant Qiu Ju's husband is assaulted and injured by the head of their village. Outraged, Qui Ju slowly climbs the Chinese administrative ladder from official to higher official as she insistently seeks redress. Presents a close observance of daily life and customs with a strong female lead. Adapted from the novel "The Wan Family's Lawsuit" by Chen Yuan Bin. In Mandarin Chinese with English subtitles.

Distribution

Sony Pictures Home Video, Sony Pictures Plz., 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232, Phone: (310)244-7306, Fax: (310)280-2485, URL: http://www.spe.sony.com, Remarks: Formerly Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment

Available on VHS
Running time 100 minutes.
Originally from Chinese.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Justice Prevails...?, China, Women

Screenplay

Liu Heng

Cast

Gong Li, Lei Lao Sheng, Liu Pei Qu, Ge Zhi Jun, Ye Jun, Yang Liu Xia, Zhu Qanging, Cui Luowen, Yank Huiquin, Wang Jianfa, Lin Zi

Cinematography

Chi Xiaonin, Yu Xaioqun

Director

Zhang Yimou

Music

Zhao Jiping

Producer

Ma Fung Kwok, Sony Pictures Classics

Awards

Natl. Soc. Film Critics 1993: Foreign Film; Venice Film Fest. 1992: Actress (Li), Film.