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Review by: Anne Kamstra Keeler, Adult ESL Teacher, Beginnings Calvary Episcopal Church
Age Level: High School Students and Adults
This movie is based on the book of the same name with the direction and screenwriting by the author himself (which I didn't find out until after I was done with both). Although I found the book much more engaging, the movie added to my understanding with its breathtaking scenery and depiction of 1970's rural China; as a Westerner who has not been to China, it was hard for me to visualize them. I think this could be used well in tandem with the book in a literature or history class, especially if the class emphasized China or East Asia. It does have sexual scenes and an abortion scene, so you will have to judge its use for your students. See my review of the book also.
