Red Skirt Popular in the Street

The film follows A Xiang, a country girl employed at the Dafeng cotton mill. After purchasing a fashionable red dress, she lends it to Xing'er, a model worker, leading to significant changes in Xing'er's personality. This narrative arc provides a lens on the impact of fashion and societal expectations during the era.

With a runtime of 96 minutes, the film offers a glimpse into life in Shanghai and the dynamics of personal identity influenced by external appearances. The cast includes Zhao Jing, Jiang Lili, and Song Yining, among others, contributing to the film's exploration of these themes. Produced by Changchun Film Studio, it stands as an example of Chinese cinema from the 1980s, capturing the cultural shifts of that time.