Based on the novel "The Wan family's lawsuit" by Chen Yuan Bin. Originally released as a motion picture in 1992. Venice Film Festival, 1992: Golden Lion (Yimou Zhang) ; OCIC Award - Honorable Mention (Li Gong) ; Volpi Cup - Best Actress (Li Gong) Board of Film Censors, Singapore: PG. Directors of photography, Chi Xiao Ning, Yu Xiao Qun ; editor, Du Yuan ; costume designer, Tong Hua Miao ; art director, Cao Jiu Ping. Gong Li, Lei Lao Sheng, Liu Pei Qi, Ge Zhi Jun, Ye Jun, Yang Liu Chun. Mandarin dialogue, English subtitles.