Mothers
Originally released in 2012. Mothers is a documentary film. directed by Xu Huijing. At just 68 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
In rural China, the job of enforcing the Communist Party's one-child policy falls on government bureaucrats tasked with imposing fines, birth control, and forced sterilizations. Xu Huijing documents this process in his native village of Ma, following the tenacious efforts of the local birth control chief during an increased sterilization quota period, revealing the absurd and tragic local consequences of high-level government policy. (Chicago International Film Festival)
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 29, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
1h 8m
68 minutes total
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
China
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Production Companies
- CNEX Foundation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mothers about?
In rural China, the job of enforcing the Communist Party's one-child policy falls on government bureaucrats tasked with imposing fines, birth control, and forced sterilizations. Xu Huijing document...
Who directed Mothers?
Mothers was directed by Xu Huijing.
How long is Mothers?
Mothers has a runtime of 1 hours and 8 minutes (68 minutes total).
When was Mothers released?
Mothers was released on September 29, 2012 in theaters.