Leftover Women

Synopsis

Navigating the stigma of being an unwed woman in China, Leftover Women highlights the lives of Min Xu and Qi Gai. Min Xu, 28, works for a public radio station, while Qi Gai, 36, serves as an assistant professor at Normal University in Beijing. Despite their successful careers, both women face the derogatory label 'sheng nu', which translates to 'leftover women'. This term is commonly used in China to describe educated, professional women over the age of 27 who have not yet married. The documentary sheds light on the societal pressures and expectations these women encounter as they strive for personal and professional fulfillment in a culture that often prioritizes marriage over individual achievement.