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The Story of Qiu Ju

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The Story of Qiu Ju is a 1992 Chinese comedy-drama film. The film was directed by Zhang Yimou and, as in many of his films, stars Gong Li in the title role. The screenplay is an adaption of Chen Yuanbin's novella The Wan Family's Lawsuit. The film tells the story of a peasant woman, Qiu Ju, who lives in a rural area of China. When her husband is kicked in the groin by the village head, Qiu Ju, despite her pregnancy, travels to a nearby town, and later a big city to deal with its bureaucrats and find justice.

Duration
1h 40m
Country
China
Release Date
18 February 1993
Director
Zhang Yimou
Alternative Film Name(s)
 秋菊打官司, Qiu Ju Da Guan Si
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