Une famille chinoise

Film Movement has made this film available, and I have always been impressed by their selections. Tonight a library in our area showed this movie, and I found it compelling to watch. It is true that several people in front of us got up before the end saying that the film was too long; I will leave it to more technical observers to decide what could have been shortened. The actors were all new to me. The scenes of modern China were very interesting in the context of the story.

I felt this quiet film of everyday people in a difficult situation was very well written, directed and acted. It is another marker on the road of contemporary Chinese films like "Not One Less" and "Raise the Red Lantern." I believe it tells a story which many of us can understand. I would recommend it to you, I was glad to have the opportunity to see it.

I watched this film with no distractions and found it gripping. During the movie, I found myself asking if I would/could do what the characters were thinking about. Always a sign of an engaging film.

When the film begins, the character relationships are ambiguous. You might think you know what's going on, but as the film develops you realize you were wrong.

This movie is not about leukemia. It is about moral dilemmas and how people cope with tough issues in their lives. It is a film about communication in its many forms.

It's available right now on OnDemand if you have a provider that offers that service. Filmfest is offering it for free currently.

Watch it if you have time without distractions.