Though some may consider Tuya's Marriage as an art film, it is more like a depiction of the society in inner-Mongolia, China. Based on the amount of Chinese literary and film works, the story itself of a woman marrying another man to support her Ex is not uncommon in the more aboriginal areas in China. But the way this picture filmed Tuya's story: Tuya's camel compared to Sen'ge's motorcycle and truck, and the rich suitor's Benz; and the trip from the desert to the hotel closer to the city, viewers can see what China is really like now.
I believe that besides telling Tuya's story (which is based on an actual story), the director also wants to show viewers how the semi-modern Chinese society works, and how it has an impact on the lives of people living in different parts of China. Tradition and landscape really isn't the point in this movie, there are many details in here regarding to the characters' daily lives that viewers can compare to themselves, which I believe would be interesting to do. Take myself for example, I live right across the strait from mainland China and I could never imagine myself leading a life in inner-Mongolia like Tuya.
I believe that besides telling Tuya's story (which is based on an actual story), the director also wants to show viewers how the semi-modern Chinese society works, and how it has an impact on the lives of people living in different parts of China. Tradition and landscape really isn't the point in this movie, there are many details in here regarding to the characters' daily lives that viewers can compare to themselves, which I believe would be interesting to do. Take myself for example, I live right across the strait from mainland China and I could never imagine myself leading a life in inner-Mongolia like Tuya.