The 38th China Golden Rooster Awards
Individual Nominations
- Best ActressSong Jia
- Best Supporting ActressElaine Zhong
Film Nominations
- Best Feature Film
Synopsis
Wang Tiemei (Song Jia), a single mother who hates to show weakness, moves into a new home with her daughter Wang Moli (Isabella Zeng) and gets to know her neighbor Xiao Ye (Elaine Zhong), who is clear-eyed about love yet still a romantic at heart. The two women could hardly be more different: one tough, one soft; one good at mothering others, the other good at telling lies whenever needed. Facing old wounds and new challenges, they give each other warmth and comfort. Then there are the two men around Wang Tiemei: her ex-husband (Mark Chao), who keeps causing trouble, and her daughter's drum teacher (Zhang Yu), who seems to hold new possibilities. What new problems will these awakened women, and men who have studied gender issues, run into? And how will they see themselves and the world?
Jury Citation
Her Story wins Best Feature Film for its sharp, fresh perspective and slice-of-life storytelling, which captures contemporary everyday life with a light, concise touch and stands out in realist filmmaking. The film blends observation of reality into an unpretentious tone and expresses the growth and self-reflection of women of different ages and backgrounds. Its characters are vivid and distinct, its audiovisual expression precise and fluid, and it combines the texture of real life with a romantic lift.
Film Information
Director
Shao Yihui
Genre:
Drama/Romance
Starring:
Song Jia, Elaine Zhong
Country/Region:
Chinese Mainland
Language:
Mandarin
Running Time:
123 min
