Bei Qi Baba Shangxue
Brief Synopsis
Cast & Crew
Zhou Youchao
Zhao Qiang
Jiang Hualin
Yan Danchen
Li Jingzhong
Yang Lun
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Synopsis
In rural China, Shiwa's father spins a spoon to determine which of his two children should attend school, which remain on the farm. Shiwa wins, his sister loses, and he begins the treacherous daily journey across a river to the school house. His sister remains his best friend and ally, until their father marries her off without Shiwa's knowledge. Later, Shiwa is faced with the decision to leave the village to continue his education or stay at home. In a way, the decision was made for him that fateful day when his father spun the copper spoon.
Director
Zhou Youchao
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Miscellaneous Notes
Released in United States October 11, 2005
Released in United States on DVD October 11, 2005
Shown at Montreal World Film Festival (in competition) August 27 - September 7, 1998.
35mm
color
dialogue Mandarin Chinese
Released in United States October 11, 2005
Released in United States on DVD October 11, 2005
