The Story of Qui Ju (Qiu Ju da guan si) (Qiu Ju Goes to Court)

The Story of Qui Ju (Qiu Ju da guan si) (Qiu Ju Goes to Court) (1992)

  • 86% of critics liked it
    (14 reviews)

  • 82% of users liked it
    (2,633 ratings)

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… More

PG, 1 hr. 40 min.
Directed By
Yimou Zhang
Genres
Drama, Art House & International, Comedy
In Theaters
Oct 2, 1992 Wide
On DVD
Apr 4, 2006

Critic Reviews

  • Pablo Villaca, Cinema em Cena

    Utilizando a montagem de forma precisa para estabelecer o ritmo da vida de seus personagens, Yimou narra uma história bem-humorada e reveladora sobre a China contemporânea, sendo auxiliando por Gong Li em um de seus melhores desempenhos.

  • Gregory Weinkauf, New Times

    Sparks of genius already apparent.

  • Dan Lybarger, Nitrate Online

    One of Zhang Yimou's finest moments.

  • Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice

    Mesmerizing Chinese film about a woman who is zealous for justice

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Dannielle A


    It was a really good movie. I enjoyed learning about the culture and seeing the determination of Qui Ju. She would not give up no matter what. It was inspiring.

  • Nikki M


    Entirely too slow.

  • Anthony V


    Hilarious story of bureaucracy.

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