Rickshaw Boy

Director: Ling Zifeng
1982
Starring:Zhang Fengyi, Siqin Gaowa, Yin Xin

Rickshaw Boy is one of the contemporary films from the People's Republic of China ever to be exhibited in the western hemisphere.

Based on the novel by Lao She, Rickshaw Boy tells the story of a peasant who tries to make his way into the Chinese capital. Finally arriving at his destination and setting up his own business, the young man finds that his turmoil is still far from over, for the class distinctions of ancient China are still too strong to be broken, even for love. This story has a tough Chinese twist - rvealing much about collision of ancient class distinctions in the preservation of capital, family and wealth.

A box office sensation, the film did remarkably well earning several Chinese and International Film Awards and making Zhang a household name.

RICKSHAW BOY is a shining example of Chinese cinema.

Awards:
1991 Winner of the Northeastern Countries Best Film Award at the Japanese International Film Festival
1983 Best Atress, Best Feature Film at the 6th Hundred Flower Award
1982 Excellent Feature Film at Huabiao Award
1983 Best Feature Film, Best Atress, Best Art Director and Best Props at the 3rd Golden Rooster Award