880-03 Zhang Yimou, Liang Yujin, Lü Liping, Niu Xingli. Originally released as a motion picture in 1986. Based on a novel by Zheng Yi.
Summary:
The story of the centuries old search for water in a Chinese mountain village. An educated youth returns to his village and helps his family realize their dream of finding water on their land. To do so, he marries a widow and sacrifices his real love. The villagers succeed in digging a good well.
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