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Fish and Elephant (Jin Nian Xia Tian) 8/1,21:00 Xiao Qun, an elephant feeder at Beijing Zoo, lives with girlfriend Xiao Ling, who works in a boutique. Xiao Qun refuses her nagging mother's attempts to set her up with a prospective husband, instead continuing her happy relationship with her girlfriend. Suddenly old flame Junjun shows up, wanted by the police for patricide. Hearing of Junjun's plight, Xiao Qun decides to help her without telling Xiao Ling... Fish and Elephant is the first feature-length lesbian film to come out of China, directed by 27year-old Li Yu. A touching portrayal of overcoming obstacles to be with the one you love. Fish and Elephant gives us a glimpse of precious moments in the dazzling summer sun. 　 Dir: Li Yu (2001/China/16mm/106min) in Mandarin with English and Japanese subtitles 　 <back>