Given that the average age of the actors in this film is 8 it is quite watchable. An uplifting film portraying poverty in a positive way with a very friendly atmosphere in the remote and impoverished village contrasting with a busy, more affluent and crowded but nonetheless lonely existence in the city.
An outstanding Chinese drama in which the entire cast is made up of amateurs playing characters which mirror their real life. The storyline is fantastic and kept me hooked from start to end. If you're a fan of foreign cinema then this should be high on your rental list.
Fascinating tale of young teacher placed in a poverty-struck rural school, in fear of losing pupils
The story evolves and takes us into a modern Chinese city. Quite a contrast and shocking to see the conflicting standards. The film could be interpreted as a moral tale, or taken at face value? We werent too sure as a deeper understanding of the chinese psyche would be needed.
Fabulous cast of children who were totally captivating, and we love the insights into lives of others