The Story of Qiu Ju
1992, Chinese. Directed by Zhang Yimou.
When her husband is kicked in the groin by the village head, Qiu Ju, a peasant woman, despite her pregnancy, travels to a nearby town, and later a big city to deal with its bureaucrats and find justice.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 31 August 1992
- Original title
- 秋菊打官司
- Country
- China, Hong Kong
- Written by
- Liu Heng
- Box office
- $1.9M
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What The Story of Qiu Ju is based on
The Story of Qiu Ju is adapted from a novel.
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The Story of Qiu Ju: quick answers
Is The Story of Qiu Ju worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.7/10 from 210 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Story of Qiu Ju?
The Story of Qiu Ju runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does The Story of Qiu Ju have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Story of Qiu Ju. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Story of Qiu Ju parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Story of Qiu Ju is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Story of Qiu Ju on?
The Story of Qiu Ju isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Story of Qiu Ju?
If you liked The Story of Qiu Ju, try I Am Not Madame Bovary, Article 20, The Lychee Road.
Who directed The Story of Qiu Ju?
The Story of Qiu Ju (1992) was directed by Zhang Yimou and stars Gong Li, Liu Peiqi, Liuchun Yang.
What is The Story of Qiu Ju based on?
The Story of Qiu Ju is adapted from a novel.