Feng huang qin 1994

When a woman is forced to work as a teacher in rural mainland China, she sees a clear goal. If she can become a certified, government employee, then she can teach her students and make a better life for herself at the same time. She carries a heavy responsibility, however. For most of her students, the education that they receive in her classroom is the only preparation they will have for the entrance exams to college-the only avenue out of poor, rural life. Can she balance her needs and the needs of so many young, hopeful people?

Cast:

Li Baotian
Principal Yu 

Wang Xueqi
Sun Sihai 

Ding Jiali
Deng's Wife 

Ju Xue
Zhang Yingzi 

Xiu Zongdi
Auntie 

Xu Jingzhi
 

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