He Saifei
Winner Profile
Best Actress
As Teacher Qi, Chasing the Moon
Jury Citation
He Saifei studied the character's personality and emotions in fine detail and convincingly conveys Teacher Qi's love of and devotion to Yue Opera. She strikes the right balance between a master's bearing in every gesture, her brilliance on stage, and her guilt toward her children. The arts of Yue Opera and film acting enhance each other.
Chasing the Moon: Synopsis
Yue Opera star Teacher Qi (He Saifei) became famous across the country in her youth with the opera "Chasing the Moon". Many years later, at the height of her success, she suddenly returns to her hometown hoping to reunite with her family. But her abandoned sons, the elder Qiusheng and the younger Xiasheng, find it hard to grow close to her, and an unexpected incident gradually brings long-hidden truths to light...