The Female-Driven Comedy Being Hailed as China’s ‘Barbie’

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“Her Story” has become a box office smash with its unabashed celebration of female empowerment. The female-led comedy “Her Story” looks set to become a smash hit at the Chinese box office, as women across the country hail the movie as China’s answer to the Hollywood blockbuster “Barbie.” “Her Story” has generated massive buzz ahead of its nationwide release on Friday, with reviewers praising the movie’s unabashed celebration of female empowerment. Before its official release, the film had already grossed more than 46 million yuan ($6.3 million) since limited preview screenings started in mid-November. Directed by the female filmmaker Shao Yihui and featuring a female-dominated cast, “Her Story” tells the story of an independent single mother trying to navigate the challenges of balancing family and career in modern Shanghai. The movie explores similar territory to Shao’s 2021 hit comedy “B for Busy” — offering unconventional, sharp insights on China’s ………………………………