In the long history of humans, women's stories have often been overlooked (忽视). However, as modern society has allowed women to speak for themselves, more and more women are standing up to choose how to live their lives. Here are four powerful films that may help you re-consider what it means to be a woman.
| | Hi, Mom(2021) Director: Jia Ling Stars (主演): Jia Ling, Zhang Xiaofei, Shen Teng Rating on Douban: 8.2 The heartwarming film is about a woman who accidentally meets her mother during time travel. It became a hit this year, leading the China box office (票房) right after the Chinese New Year. |
| | Leap(2020) Director: Peter Chen Stars: Gong Li, Huang Bo Rating on Douban: 8.4 This film about the Chinese national women's volleyball team presents their history from 1981, when they won the Women's World Cup, to the year 2016. Actress Gong Li stars as the legendary volleyball player Lang Ping. |
| | Mulan(2020) Director: Niki Caro Stars: Liu Yifei, Gong Li, Donnie Yen Rating on Douban: 5.0 The real-version of Mulan is based on Hua Mulan in ancient Chinese history. She goes to a war instead of her father and has become a well-known hero. |
| | The Joy Luck Club(1993) Director: Wang Ying Rating on Douban: 7.5 Based on the novel The Joy Luck Club, the film tells the stories of four Chinese women and their daughters who were all born and lived in the US. The differences between traditional Chinese culture and American culture can also be seen in the film. |
