Oxhide

Oxhide, directed by Liu Jiayin, is a 2005 narrative independent Chinese film that portrays the director's family and their apartment in Beijing. Liu was 23 years old when the film was recorded.

Awards, nominations, and honors

 * 2005 Berlin International Film Festival
 * Caligari Film Award
 * FIPRESCI Award, Forum of New Cinema
 * 2005 Hong Kong International Film Festival
 * Golden DV Award
 * 2005 Vancouver International Film Festival
 * Dragons and Tigers Award

Sequel
In 2009, Liu Jiayin directed a sequel to Oxhide, entitled Oxhide II. Again taking her family as the film's subject, Liu takes a simple premise of a family making dumplings and uses it as the film's primary narrative device. The film premiered at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival as part of its Directors Fortnight program.