The film was China 's biggest box office hit in 1995 . Internationally , the film was selected in the Panorama section of the Berlin International Film Festival in 1996 . The film also won Audience Choice award ( Best Foreign Language Film ) in Palm Springs International Film Festival in 1996 . The film was selected as the Chinese entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 68th Academy Awards , but was not accepted as a nominee
68th Academy Awards
68th Academy Awards
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