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TUYA’S MARRIAGE
CHINA, 2006, 92 MIN
DIRECTED BY WANG QUANAN
In Mandarin with English subtitles
Set against the backdrop of the vanishing life of the Mongolian herdsman, Tuya’s Marriage is a simple yet compelling story of a hardworking desert herder who refuses to leave her land and her family even in the worst of adversities. Director Wang Quanan meticulously captures the slow-moving realities of these harsh but picturesque grasslands. Tuya, played by Yu Nan, is the sole bread earner of her family. She not only takes care of her injured husband and children but also herds a hundred sheep. However one day when she hurts her back, Tuya is not left with much choice. Using her plucky peasant practicality, she decides to divorce her husband on paper and find a suitor who will not only marry her but will agree to take care of the entire family. The suitors line up, but it is no easy task. The film is warm, surprisingly witty, and gentle, making it no surprise that it has won top prizes at many festivals including the Golden Bear at the 2007 Berlin International Festival and Best Actress at the 2007 Chicago Int’l Film Festival.