Release, runtime and language

1991 · 101 mins · Chinese

Directed by

Huang Jian-Zhong

Starring

Ma Xiaoqing, Liang Tian, Ding Jiali, Ge You, Li Baotian, Zhang Jinlai

Set on chu xi, the eve of Chinese New Year, the film follows a family as generational tensions surface between parents and their adult children. The holiday setting amplifies their conflicting expectations, duties and hopes, portraying both traditional customs and modern aspirations. It was China's official submission for the 1991 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.