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She, a Chinese

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Mei feels trapped in her small village and moves to London, where her entrapment begins anew when she marries an older man.

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Anna Smith Empire Magazine Curious and interesting in many respects but emotionally light-weight and unfulfilling. Rated: 2/5 Feb 26, 2010 Full Review Nina Caplan Time Out This would be depressing, except that Mei is a delight: a feisty, shrewd young woman, uneducated but intelligent and more than capable of surviving the brickbats life keeps throwing at her. Rated: 4/5 Feb 26, 2010 Full Review Wendy Ide Times (UK) There are few migrant clich (C)s here, just an intimate portrait of a young girl trying to work out who she is and where she wants to be. The first part of the film is more successful than the rather meandering UK-based second half. Rated: 3/5 Feb 26, 2010 Full Review Tom Dawson Total Film The functionally photographed She, A Chinese isn't at all lacking in thematic ambitions, but there's a disappointing sketchiness to the storytelling and Lu's opaque central turn hinders an emotional engagement in her character's quest. Rated: 2/5 Feb 26, 2010 Full Review Trevor Johnston Radio Times An intriguing, keenly observed journey, but one that demands too much patience from the audience. Rated: 2/5 Feb 26, 2010 Full Review Matthew Turner ViewLondon An engaging, impressively directed and fantastically acted drama that's well worth seeking out. Rated: 4/5 Feb 26, 2010 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Xiaolu Guo is the Todd Solondz of feminism here. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Audience Member Fairly decent attempt at showing the uglier side of migration, sometimes with and without sympathy for the main characters plight. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review Audience Member Very interesting and moving film. Worth a watch! Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/17/23 Full Review Audience Member Interesting insight into life in China. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/14/23 Full Review Audience Member Low key, interesting tale of a quite a strong young woman's journey across a cultural background. The taboos come & go & the story remains light, but overall it leaves a lasting enough impression on the viewer to question the simplicity of their own identity. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Audience Member 19 June 2011 A feel bad movie which dragged. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/12/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Mei feels trapped in her small village and moves to London, where her entrapment begins anew when she marries an older man.
Director
Xiaolu Guo
Screenwriter
Xiaolu Guo
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Chinese