Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1998, Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl is a drama film directed by Joan Chen, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. Young teen girl Xiu Xiu is sent away to a remote corner of the Sichuan steppes for manual labor in 1975 (sending young people to there was a part of Cultural Revolution in China). A year later, she agrees to go to even more remote spot with a Tibetan saddle tramp Lao Jin to learn horse herding.
Who’s in it. Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl stars Li Xiaolu as Wenxiu, Lopsang as Lao Jin, Zheng Qian as Li Chuanbei and Jie Gao as Mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl page.
If you liked it. Fans of Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl worth watching?
- Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl?
- Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl stars Li Xiaolu, Lopsang, Zheng Qian, Jie Gao and Qianqian Li.
- When was Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl released?
- Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.