Because the Chinese government wants to keep the subject of this film hidden, it was shot without permission to avoid censorship. But it’s undeniable that arranged marriages and bride-buying still exist in China's poorer provinces. The filmmakers witnessed these practices first hand, through their own family members. The film’s courageous director remains anonymous to avoid prosecution, while other crew members have used aliases or fled the country to avoid prosecution. In the film, we follow 14-year-old Hani, who dreams of marrying Pushiha. However, in the village, every bride comes with a hefty price tag. Desperate, Hani looks for ways to raise the money, even if it means selling his scooter. This heartbreaking, real-life Romeo and Juliet story reflects a harsh truth. Edvinas Pukšta

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