Anny Chih

To be honest, this film isn’t something new. There are dozens of films like it that address the issues that arise from satellite / non-existent parenting, daily struggles of families in rural China, and all the other thoroughly depressing aspects of Chinese culture. If you want a happy ending, this is the film to avoid. It’s long, at times painfully frustrating, and sometimes just plain sad. Still, it struck a cord. And yes, there were moments where I got teary-eyed and clutched my tissue. I even sniffled a bit.