Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl
Synopsis
Young teen girl Xiu Xiu is sent away to a remote corner of the Sichuan steppes for manual labor in 1975 (sending young people to there was a part of Cultural Revolution in China). A year later, she agrees to go to even more remote spot with a Tibetan saddle tramp Lao Jin to learn horse herding.
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シュウシュウの季節 (Xiu Xiu: The Sent Down Girl)
Type: Trailer • Published 2006-03-21
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Li Xiaolu
Wen Xiu
Lopsang
Lao Jin
Zheng Qian
Li Chuanbei
Lü Yue
Father
Gao Jie
Mother
Li Zhizhi
Sister
Lü Zhong
Belt Man
Qiao Qian
Chen Li
Jiang Cheng
Rider A
Yang Xiaoyu
Girl
Gu Xuejun
Rider B
Huri
Holligan
Li Zhizheng
Headquarter's Chief
Kun Zhang
Assistant
Shijin Li
Jeep Driver
Dong Jia
Yak Herder A
Qiang Gao
Peddler
Xuelan Cao
Honey Dealer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joan Chen
- Screenplay & Story
- Yan Geling, Joan Chen
- Original Score
- Siu Chung
- Original Title
- Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Good Machine, Whispering Steppes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joan Chen
Yan Geling, Joan Chen
Siu Chung
Lü Yue, Michael Chin
Ruby Yang
Alice Chan Wai-Chung, Joan Chen, Allison Liu, Cecile Shah Tsuei
Department Leadership Roster
Joan Chen
Director
Yan Geling
Screenplay
Lü Yue
Director of Photography
Michael Chin
Director of Photography
Ruby Yang
Editor
Alice Chan Wai-Chung
Producer
Joan Chen
Producer
Siu Chung
Original Music Composer
Joan Chen
Screenplay
Lai Pan
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl
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What is Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl about?
Young teen girl Xiu Xiu is sent away to a remote corner of the Sichuan steppes for manual labor in 1975 (sending young people to there was a part of Cultural Revolution in China). A year later, she agrees to go to even more remote spot with a Tibetan saddle tramp Lao Jin to learn horse herding.
Who directed Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl?
Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl was directed by Joan Chen.
Who stars in Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl?
The principal cast of Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl includes Li Xiaolu, Lopsang, Zheng Qian, Lü Yue, Gao Jie.
When was Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl released and how long is it?
Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl was composed by Siu Chung.
Is Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl based on a book or true story?
Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Yan Geling".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl?
Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).