Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl
1998, English. Directed by Joan Chen.
Young teen girl Xiu Xiu is sent away to a remote corner of the Sichuan steppes for manual labor in 1975 (sending young people to there was a part of Cultural Revolution in China). A year later, she agrees to go to even more remote spot with a Tibetan saddle tramp Lao Jin to learn horse herding.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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- Released
- 19 February 1998
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Yan Geling, Joan Chen
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Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl: quick answers
Is Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 53 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl?
Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Does Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl on?
Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 February 1998. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
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Who directed Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl?
Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl (1998) was directed by Joan Chen and stars Li Xiaolu, Lopsang, Zheng Qian.