Mi hua zhi wei

I love movies set in rural China. The scenery is usually breathtaking and the various customs and traditions are fascinating. And from this point of view, "The Taste of Rice Flower" didn't disappoint.

Set in a small Dai village along the Sino-Burmese border, the movie tackles a sensitive subject, China's left-behind children. It tells about the fractured relationship between a migrant worker and her left-behind daughter. The story is simple, quiet and slow-paced, offering a fascinating glimpse into the Dai's rich and colorful culture.

However, although the movie had some poignant moments, in the end i felt it lacked something. It wasn't emotionally engaging enough. That being said, do give it a chance though, it's still well worth watching.