I suppose this movie is trying to tell us how 2 women genuinely in love been punished by the society that does not tolerate it. But I have to admit I'm not convinced at all. It's just too fake. The plot moves forward through awkward twists. Characters are so inadequately developed, all ended up as one-dimensional people. The tragic ending is so out of proportion and out of logic.
The story is set in southern China. All the movie used are just superficial culture symbols to make this representation. This is not real China in early 1980's(which it seems the story is set in). As someone grew up during that time in China, I have to say it doesn't capture the real feel of that time.
Exploring a similar theme, Brokeback Mountain shows how to do everything right, and this one shows how to do almost everything wrong, except some nice landscape shots of southern China.
The story is set in southern China. All the movie used are just superficial culture symbols to make this representation. This is not real China in early 1980's(which it seems the story is set in). As someone grew up during that time in China, I have to say it doesn't capture the real feel of that time.
Exploring a similar theme, Brokeback Mountain shows how to do everything right, and this one shows how to do almost everything wrong, except some nice landscape shots of southern China.