I Am Not Madame Bovary (2016)

Other name: 我不是潘金莲, 我叫李雪莲, Wo Bu Shi Pan Jin Lian

Description:

I Am Not Madame Bovary is a compelling satirical story centered on Li Xue Lian, a simple village woman who finds her life turned upside down. After being falsely accused of being an adulterer, her world shatters when a local court delivers an unfavorable ruling in her divorce case. Refusing to accept this injustice, Li Xue Lian embarks on an arduous annual journey of petition to Beijing. Her ultimate goal is to prove to the authorities that her divorce was a complete sham and to successfully redeem her reputation. This unique drama-comedy follows her persistent struggle against a labyrinthine bureaucratic system. Each year, her pilgrimage to Beijing becomes a symbol of defiance. Will this determined village woman manage to clear her name and expose the truth behind her fraudulent divorce? Experience a powerful and witty tale of justice, persistence, and one woman's fight against societal judgment in I Am Not Madame Bovary.

Country: Chinese

Status: Completed

Released: 2016

Genre:Comedy; Drama; Historical; political