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Export My Love focuses on the difficulties faced by divorced or widowed women in China who seek new husbands, particularly those with children. The documentary presents the cultural barriers that make it challenging for these women to find love, emphasizing their longing for family and fatherly love.
The film follows four Chinese women as they attempt to find U.S. husbands, despite never having been to the U.S. and often lacking English language skills. Shot in both China and America, it captures their efforts to overcome these obstacles and start new lives in a foreign country.
Why Watch
- •Meet four Chinese women seeking love in America.
- •Find out how culture impacts marriage in China.
- •See the challenges of starting anew in a foreign country.
Did You Know
•Thousands of years of Chinese culture affect marriage prospects for divorced women.
•The documentary features four Chinese women seeking love in the U.S.
•Most of the women featured cannot speak English before their journey.
Perfect For
Cross-cultural relationshipsMarriage dynamicsChinese cultural studies