Synopsis
Alan Zhang's film delves into the journey of Beibei, a young woman grappling with societal expectations amidst the COVID-19 epidemic. As Beibei navigates the complexities of life, marriage, and her roles as a wife, mother, and daughter, the film provocatively questions the constraints of conventional gender roles. The film immerses us in the life of Beibei, who refuses to let her identity be defined by others, who demands the right to find out for herself who she is and what she wants. Moving from city to city and from lover to lover, she defies society’s expectations of what a woman should do and be. Blurring the lines between reality and fiction, the film boldly challenges traditional gender expectations, showcasing the struggles and triumphs of emancipated women like Beibei.
This Woman (2023) is a 1h 30min drama feature film by Alan Zhang. Alan Zhang's film delves into the journey of Beibei, a young woman grappling with societal expectations amidst the CO... Selected for Red Dirt Film Festival (2025).
Festival History
- Red Dirt Film Festival 2025
- Golden Horse Film Festival 2023 generic
- Hong Kong Asian Film Festival 2023 generic
- International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam 2023 generic
- Visions du Réel 2023 generic
