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The Twelfth Lunar Month

2019 · Drama · Documentary

"If you're from the North and familiar with these traditional customs, this film is worth watching."

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Overview

The film explores the evolution of the bride price custom (彩礼) in contemporary rural China. It depicts how this tradition, once a cultural practice, has gradually transformed into a problematic "bad habit" (陋习). Under the pressure of exorbitant bride prices, families develop twisted values, worldviews, vanity, and competitive mentalities, creating significant social issues that affect countless rural households.

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Release date
February 2, 2019
Status
Released
Original language
Chinese
Genres
Drama, Documentary

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