Tuya's Marriage (2006)

7.2Not Rated96 min

2006 Chinese film

Tuya's Marriage is a 2006 Chinese film directed by Wang Quan'an. The film depicts life in Inner Mongolia, in a region where the decline in groundwater is making life hard for sheep herders. It tells the story of Tuya and her husband, Bater, who agree to divorce in the hope of finding a husband who will be prepared to look after both of them and their children. Nan Yu played the role of Tuya; many male cast members were played by non-actors with the same name as their character.

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What is Tuya's Marriage about?
Tuya's Marriage (2006) — Tuya is the persevering wife of Bater, a herdsman who lost his legs exploring water in the Neimenggu (Inner Mongolia) grassland that is fast vanishing as a result of desertification. She takes up the sole responsibility to make a living for the family, but develops a dislocated l
Is Tuya's Marriage based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Tuya's Marriage scary?
Content rating: Not Rated. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.