For the Children
美丽的大脚
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yang Yazhou
- Original Title
- 美丽的大脚
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
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What is For the Children about?
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.
Who directed For the Children?
For the Children was directed by Yang Yazhou.
Who stars in For the Children?
The principal cast of For the Children includes Ni Ping, Yuan Quan, Sun Haiying, Xu Yajun, Li Wannian.
When was For the Children released and how long is it?
For the Children was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.