This is a movie in Mandarin Chinese with English subtitles (turn on Closed Caption). There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Subtitles for Not One Less CD1. If you like Ken Loach films this will be right up your street. Realistic story with amazing story about Chine, Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2019. The village is poor. As she embarks find a missing student in the city, she discovered how much she had to learn. Realistic story with amazing story about Chine, Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2019. The 10-year-old Zhang has to leave school and go to the city to work because her family owes a huge debt. American students should see this movie and appreciate what they have as well as their teachers. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. These actors were the real people from the village. The storyline is simple, but the story unfolds in a touch and often amusing way. Barely older than her students, the shy girl is charged with keeping the class intact for one month or she won't be paid. Learn more about the program. Please choose a different delivery location. If you like Ken Loach films this will be right up your street. Not One Less (Chinese with English Subtitle). American students should see this movie and appreciate what they have as well as their teachers. The movie takes place in rural China in the mountains where a small village has an estimated 30 students. Wei Minzhi is extremely serious about her job who doesn't allow anyone to get the students out of her classroom. The most enjoyable feeling of being moved to tears. Her motives seem questionable at first, but when one of her students leaves for the city, the trials and tribulations of her pursuit expose another side of her. Quickly browse titles in our catalog based on the ones you have picked. The school is made of a dilapidated building with one classroom and an office space that doubles as a living quarter. Using mostly local non-actors it charts the journey of a young and inexperienced girl taking a teaching position at a village school. Video availability outside of United States varies. But this movie is so moving, I found myself sobbing. There are some breathtaking scenes of rural China too in this well made film. There are some breathtaking scenes of rural China too in this well made film. The film has no professional actors at all - everyone plays themselves. The script is touching and provides a window into life in China during the Cultural Revolution. When one troublemaking boy heads off to the city to help support his starving family, it's not a sense of responsibility that drives her rescue mission, it's money: She won't receive her bonus if any students are missing. In a remote mountain village, the teacher must leave for a month, and the mayor can find only a 13-year old girl, Wei Minzhi, to substitute. Directed by Zhang Yimou, the movie begins when Mr. Gao, a teacher in Xiao Quan primary school, wants to go home to see his sick mother. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 24, 2019. The teacher, refusing to believe a kid so young should be on his own in the city far from home, is determined to find him and bring him back to the school. The storyline is simple, but the story unfolds in a touch and often amusing way. With Minzhi Wei, Huike Zhang, Zhenda Tian, Enman Gao. This is a simple film, the kind the Japanese are so good at. It was such a wonderful movie that I actually enjoyed crying. It was slow moving, but as the movie developed, I found myself being moved as the teacher became more dedicated to her students. Absolutely wonderful. There's a problem loading this menu right now. If the Mayor doesn't pay you, I will pay you 60 yuan. By the way, this movie takes place in present day (one of the reviewers said this story takes place during the Chinese revolution, which is not true; if you visit China today, the towns and cities look just like what you see in this movie). Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 19, 2008. It was such a wonderful movie that I actually enjoyed crying. The village is poor. Okay, but you have to pay me. The teacher leaves one stick of chalk for each day and promises her an extra 10 yuan if there's not one less student when he returns. Da hong deng long gao gao gua [Region Free] (IMPORT) (No English version), Story of Qiu Ju - New Chinese DVD Li Gong Venice Winner. This is an absolutely singular and wonderful film. Using mostly local non-actors it charts the journey of a young and inexperienced girl taking a teaching position at a village school. This is a movie in Mandarin Chinese with English subtitles (turn on Closed Caption). The film has no professional actors at all - everyone plays themselves. This teacher demonstated a bond with her students. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. This is humanity at its most innocent, resilient, and best. This is a movie in Mandarin Chinese with English subtitles (turn on Closed Caption). This is a wonderful film that gives particular insight into rural life in China. This is an absolutely singular and wonderful film. The perseverance of the teacher, her ability to absorb disappointment and move on, is heart-rending. The village is poor. Yimou shoots with an easy naturalism that suggests a well-intentioned docudrama in spots, due to narrative contrivances and a few self-conscious performances, but his compromises ultimately make his shocking look at China's rural poverty, adolescent workers, urban juvenile homelessness, and woefully underfunded educational system more potent. Please try again. In the end, she succeeds, helped by some kindly important people who eventually become aware of her plight. This boy is younger than the 13 year old teacher. Taking on touchy issues with a veneer of can-do spirit and happy-ending fantasy, his film is at once rousing and eye-opening. But this movie is so moving, I found myself sobbing. These actors were the real people from the village. It was slow moving, but as the movie developed, I found myself being moved as the teacher became more dedicated to her students. I recommend it most highly to my fellow fill buffs. This is a movie in Mandarin Chinese with English subtitles (turn on Closed Caption). The head of the neighboring village asks Wei Minzhi to take care of the students in place of Mr. Gao during his leave. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Desperate to find a substitute teacher in the remote village school, the mayor of the town can only locate a thirteen-year-old girl, Wei Minzhi, to fill in. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. This boy is younger than the 13 year old teacher. The characters, particularly the young protagonist, are genuine, and surprisingly, the entire production is done without actors. The script is touching and provides a window into life in China during the Cultural Revolution. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Her motives seem questionable at first, but when one of her students leaves for the city, the trials and tribulations of her pursuit expose another side of her. Her motives seem questionable at first, but when one of her students leaves for the city, the trials and tribulations of her pursuit expose another side of her. The characters, particularly the young protagonist, are genuine, and surprisingly, the entire production is done without actors. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 21, 2017. The perseverance of the teacher, her ability to absorb disappointment and move on, is heart-rending. Unable to add item to List. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. Absolutely wonderful. The village is poor. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. In the story one of the students who is known by others as a misbehaved boy was sent away by his ill mother to the city to find a job. The most enjoyable feeling of being moved to tears. Wei Minzhi is a stubborn young woman who takes a substitute teaching job in a tiny provincial town because they can't afford anyone else. This boy is younger than the 13 year old teacher. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. But best of all, the young actress and the script touches the heart as she grows from adolescent into a beloved teacher. Her frustration and distress during her search are never overdone, leaving you moved by the honesty of her portrayal. By the way, this movie takes place in present day (one of the reviewers said this story takes place during the Chinese revolution, which is not true; if you visit China today, the towns and cities look just like what you see in this movie). By the way, this movie takes place in present day (one of the reviewers said this story takes place during the Chinese revolution, which is not true; if you visit China today, the towns and cities look just like what you see in this movie). In the crushing poverty of rural China, a young woman is ordered to a remote village to be their substitute teacher. The teacher, refusing to believe a kid so young should be on his own in the city far from home, is determined to find him and bring him back to the school. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 24, 2019. Directed by Yimou Zhang. Mind you, Chinese dollars known as yuan is 6 to 1 US dollar. The school is made of a dilapidated building with one classroom and an office space that doubles as a living quarter. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 19, 2008. However, without funds to bus her to the city and back, she resorted to all sorts of methods. However, without funds to bus her to the city and back, she resorted to all sorts of methods. Her frustration and distress during her search are never overdone, leaving you moved by the honesty of her portrayal. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. The story draws you in with its very simple but touching script, and soon you are invested in the characters and their relationships as they embark on an unlikely trajectory. By the time it reached the end, I was so moved and so full of emotion, I cried hard and heartily. This teacher demonstated a bond with her students. Her frustration and distress during her search are never overdone, leaving you moved by the honesty of her portrayal. Please try again. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. I'll never forget that." There's a problem loading this menu right now. Faced with overwhelming family debt, her biggest little troublemaker disappears into the city to find work. The movie takes place in rural China in the mountains where a small village has an estimated 30 students. Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2019. The movie takes place in rural China in the mountains where a small village has an estimated 30 students. What he found was a 13 year old girl who was willing to teach for $50 yuan for the month.