The 1992 Chinese film "The Story of Qiu Ju" tells the story of a peasant woman, Qiu Ju, who is a brave rural woman. She travels to a big city despite her pregnancy, seeking justice for her husband after he was beaten badly by a village leader. Directed by Zhang Yimou and starring actress Gong Li, this film won the Golden Lion award for best picture at the Venice Film Festival in Italy in 1992.