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Mei Mei
Lulu, a high class prostitute, receives constant visits from her neighbor Julian. He believes that she is his missing ex-girlfriend Mei Mei and begs her for a chance to start over again. Lulu rejects him, thinking that he is just making up stories to win her over. She tells him she never wants to see him again, but soon she misses him. It may be too late as she discovers that Julian is with somebody that looks exactly like her.
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Plot Summary
In rural China, a young woman named Mei Mei struggles with societal expectations and her own desires. She finds herself caught between a traditional path and a yearning for a different life. The film explores themes of love, loss, and the complexities of navigating personal identity within a restrictive environment.
Critical Reception
Mei Mei received a modest reception, praised for its sensitive portrayal of rural Chinese life and its lead performance. Some critics noted its slow pacing, but generally, it was seen as a thoughtful and visually engaging independent film.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its atmospheric depiction of rural China.
Noted for a strong central performance.
Some found the pacing to be too deliberate.
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Fun Fact
The film was part of the 'New Voices from China' program at the 2010 Shanghai International Film Festival.
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