The Women from the Lake of Scented Souls (1993)

Director Xie Fei presents a touching tale of a woman attempting to carve out a life for herself, against seemingly insurmountable odds in 'Women from the Lake of Scented Souls'. With a hopeless alcoholic for a husband and a mentally challenged son she faces daily challenges that make her life increasingly difficult. This award winning film is masterfully directed by Xie Fei is a much slier and harder-edged drama than its delicately lovely title suggests. This is a beautiful film that boasts strong performances by one of China's most revered stars, Siqin Gaowa, with a brilliant supporting cast.