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Country Teachers

Country Teachers

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Status

Released

Release Date

Sep 28, 1994

Runtime

1h 30m

Genres

Drama

User Score

68%

Original Title

凤凰琴

Production Companies

Tianjin Film Studio, Xiaoxiang Film Studio

Director

He Qun

Description

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?