The sent down girl
Between 1967 and 1976, nearly 8 million Chinese youths were "sent down" for specialized training to the remotest corners of the country. The young and beautiful Xiu Xiu dreamt of becoming a horse trainer in Tibet, far away from her busy city home. Her training begins in the isolated plains...
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| Language: | Chinese |
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| Summary: | Between 1967 and 1976, nearly 8 million Chinese youths were "sent down" for specialized training to the remotest corners of the country. The young and beautiful Xiu Xiu dreamt of becoming a horse trainer in Tibet, far away from her busy city home. Her training begins in the isolated plains of Tibet but slowly Xiu Xiu discovers that she is unlikely to ever see her home again without a wealthy sponsor. Her world becomes a horrifying cage, where "patrons" promise her escape in exchange for her sexual compromise. |
| Item Description: | Originally produced as a motion picture in 1998. Based on the story "Tʻien yü" by Yen Ko-ling. "Banned in China for political and sexual content"--Container. |
| Physical Description: | 1 videodisc (100 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Format: | DVD. |
| Audience: | Rated R. |
| Production Credits: | Director of photography, Lu Yue ; edited by Ruby Yang ; music, Johnny Chen. |
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New York :
Unapix Entertainment,
[1999]
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PN1995.9.F6716 X58 1999 |
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| PN1995.9.F6716 X58 1999 | Available Place a Hold |