Xiu Xiu: The Sent Down Girl (VHS, 1998) – Used – Good – Banned in China – A-Pix
A striking and powerful drama directed by Joan Chen (The Last Emperor), Xiu Xiu: The Sent Down Girl tells the tragic, unforgettable story of a young Mandarin girl sent to the remote grasslands during China’s Cultural Revolution. Based on Yan Geling’s novella Celestial Bath, the film follows Xiu Xiu’s heartbreaking struggle for hope and survival after she’s uprooted from her family and thrust into a harsh world of isolation, exploitation, and disillusionment. Critically acclaimed internationally for its artistry and emotional depth, the film was famously not officially released in mainland China, making this VHS a rare piece of cinema history.
