Her Story

Her Story, directed by Shao Yihui, is a feminist Chinese comedy drama about the strong bond a single mother forms with her new neighbor, exploring themes of divorce, co-parenting, and patriarchy; it opened on November 22, 2024, grossing roughly 98.4 million dollars. The film received a very high 9.1 rating on Douban, China's leading review site. On November 15, 2025, it won Best Film at the 38th Golden Rooster Awards, China's most prestigious film awards, where Song Jia won Best Actress and Zhong Chuxi won Best Supporting Actress. Shao Yihui's previous film, B for Busy, had also won Best Screenplay at the Golden Rooster Awards. Who it's for: anyone curious about a feminist comedy centered on the bond a single mother forms with her new neighbor, named Best Film at China's most prestigious film awards. Who it's not for: viewers looking for a story told from a male perspective, since the film centers on its women characters' relationship.