About Directed by Ann Hui (A Simple Life, God of Killers, The Postmodern Life of My Aunt), the film traces the life of Xiao Hong, one of China's most famous essayist and novelist, reflecting the progressive thinking not frequently seen during the time period. Set in 1930s China, the film uses personal accounts and the author's own writings in piecing together a turbulent life in a turbulent time. Tang Wei (汤唯), a multiple award winner for her lead role in Ang Lee's Lust, Caution as well as her starring turn in last year's blockbuster hit Finding Mr. Right, plays Xiao Hong, with Feng Shaofeng (冯绍峰) co-starring; Shaofeng recently was in the Chinese hit The Continent and will star in the upcoming film Wolf Totem, written by Jean-Jacques Annaud and John Collee, from the best-selling novel by Jian Rong. (C) China Lion