The Mosuo Sisters is a 2012 documentary film by Marlo Poras that chronicles the lives of two sisters, Jua Ma and La Tsuo, who are members of one of the last matriarchal societies, the Mosuo tribe. Being an ethnic minority in China, the film explores their journey from working at a bar in Beijing to moving back home to their village in the Himalayas, dealing with the modern world impinging upon the traditional Mosuo culture and way of life.
The Mosuo Sisters (2012)
Directed by Marlo Poras
Genres - Biography, Documentary, Family |
Sub-Genres - Biographical Film |
Release Date - Sep 22, 2012 |
Run Time - 81 min. |
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2012, Beijing, China, Ethnic Minority, Himalayas, Jua Ma, La Tsuo, Matriarchal Society, Modern World, Mosuo Tribe, Traditional Culture
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Subject: about sisters, Documentary about women
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The Mosuo Sisters
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