In August we will hold a screening of the 2021 film Sister.
The screening will be at 7.30 in the Catchpoles Room of the Southern Cross Club, Jamison, on Thursday 15 August. Directed by Yin Ruoxin and starring Zhang Zifeng, Xiao Yang, Zhu Yuanyuan, Duan Bowen and Liang Jingkang, the story revolves around the sister An Ran (acted by Zhang Zifeng) whose parents prioritize sons over daughters, leading her to endure unfair treatment as she grows up. A Ran was going to start her independent life in Beijing for a master study, nevertheless her parents were unfortunately dead in a car accident and thus leaving her with a 6-year-old brother. She faces the difficult decision of whether to pursue her personal ambitions or to raise her estranged brother.

The film was shortlisted for Best Feature Film at the 34th Golden Rooster Awards, Best Actress (Zhang Zifeng) at the 36th Hundred Flowers Awards, and won the 19th China Film Awards for Outstanding Actress (Zhang Zifeng).
Genre: Drama / Family
Release Year: 2021
Runtime: 127 minutes
Language: Mandarin with English subtitle
Members are welcome to gather in the bistro before the screening for dinner, from 6.00pm. Please book with acfsevent@gmail.com by 7 August if coming to the dinner.