The Story of Xiao Yan (Shang xue lu shang)

(dir: Gangliang Fang, 2004)

A beautiful Chinese film based on a real incident. The story is about Wang Yan, a 15 year old girl lived in a remote dry area, who wants to continue her studies at any cost. On the last day of an academic year, teacher told all the children that 24.8 Yuan would be the next year’s fee. But Wang Yan’s mother can’t afford this money because of financial constrains.

In order to continue her school life, Wang Yan had to earn 24.8 Yuan by herself in this summer vacation. She starts with 10 eggs…..it was difficult but imaginative process to accumulate all the money. The way to realize dream is always so flexural, however, it is in such a situation that the vitality and willpower of a countryside girl seems to be so vivid and vigorous.