The Story of Qiu Ju (1992)

When her husband is kicked in the groin by the village head, Qiu Ju, a peasant woman, despite her pregnancy, travels to a nearby town, and later a big city to deal with its bureaucrats and find justice.

Genres: Comedy, Drama

What to watch after The Story of Qiu Ju

• Not One Less (1999) — Same feel: realistic, empathetic
• Ju Dou (1990) — Zhang Yimou directed both
• The Flowers of War (2011) — Zhang Yimou directed both
• Rebels of the Neon God (1992) — Same feel: realistic, dramatic
• The Emperor and the Assassin (1998) — Gong Li appears in both
• Farewell My Concubine (1993) — Gong Li appears in both