Around an almost larger-than-life patriarchal figure this film vividly portrays Women as Mother, Wife and Daughter (or Daughter-in-Law) in an ordinary Chinese family, with its members having to change their lifestyle in the face of economic difficulties. Like in a Shakespearean drama, this story culminates with the father finally recognizing his mistakes and apologizing to the family. It ends on a positive note with the arrival of a new born grand-daughter, representing the next generation of this very Chinese family.
The Jury felt that this outstanding film is an excellent example for contemporary documentary filmmaking, using a very compelling verite-style narrative. The story is told clearly with an authentic, simple and honest narrative and manages to build sympathy for all protagonists, although they pursue conflicting interests. And that is a most remarkable achievement.
A wonderful marriage begins with tears. Although bride kidnapping is forbidden by law in Kyrgyzstan, this film still moves the jury so much that every man in the jury wants to kidnap a bride and every woman in the jury wants to be a kidnapped bride.
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