Pan-pan and Shui-lian, two teenage girls born miles apart in modern-day rural China, leave home with dreams of a better future in Beijing or Shanghai. As dreams turn slowly into nightmares, they cross paths and decide to face their challenges together. This is a powerful tale of friendship and a stark, authentic portrait of modern China.
"This is a well-written and thought-provoking tale that refuses pat resolutions or Hollywood endings. The girls' futures remain bleak at best, and audiences will learn a lot from this sobering novel."
—Quill & Quire
