Little Moth Film Overview

Little Moth, also known by its Chinese title Xue chan, is a 2008 dramatic feature film from China.

Production and Release

The film was directed by Tao Peng, who also contributed to the writing alongside novelist Tianguang Bai. It was released on March 22, 2008, with a runtime of 99 minutes and is spoken in Mandarin.

Plot

The narrative follows a poor couple, Luo Jiang and Guihua, who adopt an 11-year-old girl named Xiao Ezi, referred to as Little Moth. Xiao Ezi has temporarily lost the use of her legs due to a blood poisoning condition. Initially, the couple intends to use her as a beggar to generate income. Complications arise as Luo views her as a financial asset while Guihua views her as a surrogate child. Tensions further escalate with the arrival of competing beggars.

Cast

The cast features Yuanbing Gao, Dequn Han as Guihua, Qifa Hong as Luo, Zelin Xu as Yang, Xiaorong Zeng as Zhong, Lei Zhang, and Huihui Zhao as Xiao Ezi.