Lopsang, Zheng Qian, Xiaolu Li
Directed by Joan Chen from an award-winning novella banned in China because of political and sexual content, "Xiu Xiu: The Sent Down Girl" is a powerful love story. Between 1967 and 1976, nearly 8 mil...( read more
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DVD Release Date: October 26, 1999
Stats: 115 reviews
A politically charged and highly metaphorical/symbolic piece of work. Placed slightly above the subtext is a simple yet charming story of a girl living in isolation with an older man. If she is ever to see the city again Xiu Xiu is convinced she must perform sexual favours on the...( read more)
fantastically depressing & inspired the name of my favorite band xiu xiu. nothing is solved, nothing is different it's merely an expression of pain, just like the band .
This is perhaps the most despressing movie in the history of depressing movies. Perhaps the most depressing story in the history of depressing stories. The film itself is interesting. A close look into rural life in 1970s china. Unfortunately, life does not turn out well for ...( read more)
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