Feeding Boys, Ayaya

Aiyaya, Qu Buru
China, 2003. 80 mins. Water Bearer

Xiao Bo comes from a moderate, middle class family but has decided to make his living as a male hustler. His older brother, Dabin, is a Christian evangelist determined to reform China’s entire hustler population. When the two clash Xiao disappears into the streets. As Dabin searches for his brother he meets, befriends and tries to convert many working boys but slowly comes to realize that the hustlers do not consider their work shameful or abhorrent, a realization that is stunning and eye opening.

Director: Zi'en Cui