For the Children
Originally released in 2002. For the Children is a feature film. directed by Yang Yazhou.
Starring Ni Ping, Yuan Quan, and Sun Haiying
Synopsis
In response to the death of her husband and young son, peasant Zhang Meili founds a school in the dry desert landscape of northwest China. When cultured and chipper Xia Yu arrives from Beijing to help her out, the two women bond and learn from each other's character how to best serve the children. Various subplots include the arrival of Xia's husband, who tries in vain to persuade her to return to the city, Xia's quick abortion, and the comically clandestine relationship between Zhang and a local projectionist.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is For the Children about?
In response to the death of her husband and young son, peasant Zhang Meili founds a school in the dry desert landscape of northwest China. When cultured and chipper Xia Yu arrives from Beijing to h...
Who directed For the Children?
For the Children was directed by Yang Yazhou.
How long is For the Children?
For the Children has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was For the Children released?
For the Children was released on October 28, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in For the Children?
The main cast of For the Children includes Ni Ping, Yuan Quan, Sun Haiying, Xu Yajun, Li Wannian.