She, a Chinese (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2009, She, a Chinese is a drama film directed by Xiaolu Guo, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. This is the story of Mei, a young woman on a trip from East to West after her escape from her provincial Chinese village. Beginning in Chongqing and a disastrous factory job, Mei soon heads out for London and a marriage to an older man where her entrapment begins anew.
Who’s in it. She, a Chinese stars Huang Lu as Li Mei, Wei Yi Bo as Spikey, Geoffrey Hutchings as Geoffrey Hunt and Chris Ryman as Rachid, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, She, a Chinese has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from BFI Player and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch She, a Chinese page.
If you liked it. Fans of She, a Chinese tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch She, a Chinese (2009)?
- In GB, She, a Chinese is available to rent or buy from BFI Player and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is She, a Chinese worth watching?
- She, a Chinese holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in She, a Chinese?
- She, a Chinese stars Huang Lu, Wei Yi Bo, Geoffrey Hutchings, Chris Ryman and Liu Hsinyi.
- When was She, a Chinese released?
- She, a Chinese was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.