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The Story of Qiu Ju

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english title The Story of Qiu Ju
original title 秋菊打官司
french titleQiu Ju
year1992
countryChina


cast & crew

director ZHANG Yimou - 张艺谋
actor GONG Li - 巩俐
LEI Lao Sheng
GE Zhi Jun


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genresdrama
period
duration1h35


synopsis

A clash between Qiuju's husband Qinglai and the village head Wang Shantang leads to a fight in which Qinglai is injured. Qiu thinks Wang owes her husband an apology, but the village head, whose pride has been hurt by a remark made by Qinglai, remains unrepentant. When Qiuju takes the matter up with the police, Constable Li Shunlin attempts mediation between the parties. Li considers the matter settled when Wang agrees to pay Qinglai's medical bills. Considering it insufficient redress, Qiuju returns the money and sues Wang. The case comes to trial...

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