This movie made in the early era of reform in China is a pioneer in personal liberalization, just like other movie of its time, such as Baige (White Pigeon).What this movie advocates is something westerners take for granted: personal liberalization such as seeking out your own happiness, select the one you love, not the one chosen by your parents, or the (communist)Party.Today, this movie would not mean a big thing even in China, not mentioning in west, but for Chinese, it was just 2 decades ago, this reflect the huge change China has gone through in the 20 years, and it is difficult to appreciate it if you have not live through that absurd era.