Oxhide II (2009 Film)

Oxhide II (Chinese: 牛皮2; pinyin: Niupi er) is a 2009 Chinese independent film written, directed, and produced by Liu Jiayin. The film serves as a follow-up to her 2005 debut, Oxhide. With a runtime of 132 minutes, the film focuses on the intimate, domestic life of the director and her parents, Huifen Jia and Zaiping Liu, as they spend time together in their small Beijing apartment. The primary narrative centers on the family's process of making dumplings.

Production and Style

Liu Jiayin handled multiple roles in the production, including cinematography. The film is noted for its minimalist approach and focus on the mundane details of daily life, capturing the family's interactions within their confined living space.

Festival Screenings

The film was featured at several international film festivals, including the 62nd Locarno International Film Festival in 2009 and the 28th Vancouver International Film Festival, where it held its North American premiere. It was also screened at the International Film Festival Rotterdam in 2010 and the Hong Kong International Film Festival.