For the Children

For the Children 2002 Directed by Yang Yazhou 美丽的大脚

In response to the death of her husband and young son, peasant Zhang Meili founds a school in the dry desert landscape of northwest China. When cultured and chipper Xia Yu arrives from Beijing to help her out, the two women bond and learn from each other's character how to best serve the children. Various subplots include the arrival of Xia's husband, who tries in vain to persuade her to return to the city, Xia's quick abortion, and the comically clandestine relationship between Zhang and a local projectionist.

Country China

Production Country China

Language Mandarin

Spoken Language Mandarin

Release Date 28 October 2002

103 mins