Leftover Women


Directed By: Shosh Shlam and Hilla Medalia

April 27, 2019 / Mandarin / 83 min.

Chinese culture places a high value on marriage, so much so that women who are not wed by a certain age are labeled “leftover women.” This documentary follows three individuals who are trying to find husbands after becoming “too old” or “too successful.”

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IMDB Movie Page: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10011232/

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Screened Semesters:

  • 2021 Winter