Advantages: Interesting view of post-1949 China Disadvantages: Distressing at times, so-so acting
...because of my interest in China (I lived there for many years), I thought it was probably worth a watch. I have seen many films about China's turbulent history in my lifetime; most censured by the Chinese government, although also a selection of films that have been broadcast outside of China. This particular film is nothing out of the ordinary in that it shows one family's suffering (and it is based on a true story) - sad though it is, it has been ... ...the course with films about China during this period and anyone wanting to learn more about the history of the period should be aware that it isn't going to be pretty. The story is based on a book by Nora Lam (Sung Neng Yee's married name) and although I'm sure a certain amount of artistic licence has been employed, the story that she tells is so typical of many others that I have heard that I am sure it is largely true. One of the most off-putting ...
sunmeilan 16.01.2008
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