Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl

In the summer of 1975 amidst the tumultuous backdrop of China's Cultural Revolution, young Xiu Xiu finds herself uprooted and sent to a far-flung corner of Sichuan's vast steppes for manual labor. As a teenage girl in a time of political turmoil, Xiu Xiu's life is one of hardship and perseverance, defined by the rugged landscape that surrounds her.A year later, Xiu Xiu makes a pivotal decision to venture even deeper into the remote wilderness with Lao Jin, an experienced Tibetan saddle tramp. Together, they embark on an arduous journey of learning and adaptation, as Xiu Xiu takes on the challenging task of mastering horse herding in the unforgiving terrain of the steppes.This poignant tale not only delves into the lives of its characters as they navigate political change but also explores the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of nature against a backdrop of cultural upheaval.