In dialogue with the Special Exhibition Madame Song: Pioneering Art and Fashion in China, “Once Upon a Time in Beijing” presents a selection of films that reflect a transitioning Chinese society as presented onscreen to the world.
Hou's long-time working partner, screenwriter Chu Tien-wen, previously clarified that Hou was not suffering from Parkinson’s disease but said he had poor memory due to old age.
Ryuji Otsuka and Huang Ji bring their decade-spanning trilogy about the plights of women in modern China to a close with their award-winning film, "Stonewalling."