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The characters in this film are defined by motives that are small enough to be relatable, and actions that are big enough to be inspiring.
It’s Fang’s transformation, embodied by Ms. Zhou’s lean, cool authority, that carries the most weight, lending the proceedings an unforced feminist dimension, and reaffirming Ms. Hui’s status as one of China’s cinematic treasures.
As usual in Hui’s films, the personal and the political are stitched tightly together.