Xiang fei de nü hai

Girls on Wire is a must-see motion picture for any movie-goer wanting to experience an ultra-realistic story about the grind of surviving while impoverished under China's one-child policy. Director Vivian Qu manages to seamlessly blend tension with comedy in a tale that runs the gamut of human emotion. As a huge fan of genre-bending cinema and time-hopping narratives, this film was an absolute spectacle that kept me in awe from start to finish. The stunning cinematography and snappy editing combined with the down-to-earth performances of every actress and actor put this two-hour extravaganza about familial connection and the pursuit of ambition among the greatest East Asian movies that I've ever experienced. Having also been captivated by Angels Wear White, I can say that I am beyond blessed to be witnessing these masterful works of a legendary cineaste.