Synopsis
Three Sisters, aged four to ten, live in a small village near the Sino-Burmese border after being abandoned by their mother.
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Synopsis
In a small village near the Sino-Burmese border, three sisters, aged four to ten, face daily challenges after being abandoned by their mother. Directed by Wang Bing, "Three Sisters" captures their lives as they work in the fields and roam their surroundings while their father seeks employment in a nearby city. When he returns, he plans to take his daughters with him but leaves the oldest in the care of their grandfather. The film presents a stark portrayal of rural life in Yunnan province.
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Why Watch
- See the daily lives of three sisters in rural China.
- Meet director Wang Bing's unique documentary style.
- Find out how poverty affects childhood in Yunnan province.
Did You Know
- The film premiered at the 69th Venice International Film Festival in 2012.
- The sisters are aged between four and ten years old.
- An abridged version of the film was released under the title Alone in 2013.
- The film received the Orizzonti Award at the Venice Film Festival.
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Who directed the documentary Three Sisters?
Three Sisters was directed by Wang Bing.
What award did Three Sisters win at the Venice International Film Festival?
Three Sisters received the Orizzonti Award at the 69th Venice International Film Festival.
What is the age range of the sisters depicted in Three Sisters?
The sisters in Three Sisters are aged between four and ten years old.
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