For the Children
Oct 28, 2002 · 1h 43m
Director
Yang YazhouOverview
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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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 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…
When was For the Children released?
For the Children was released on October 28, 2002.
How long is For the Children?
For the Children runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
Who directed For the Children?
For the Children was directed by Yang Yazhou.
Who is in the cast of For the Children?
The cast of For the Children includes Ni Ping (张美丽), Yuan Quan (夏雨), Sun Haiying (王树), Xu Yajun (刘志鹏) and Li Wannian (村长).