Renowned Chinese filmmaker Zhang Yimou penalized for violating China 's one - child policy . Local authorities demand a hefty fine of 7.48 million yuan ( $ 1.21 million ) Zhang received in December for his ` ` excessive children . '' and I wo n't blame others for it . '' Zhang and his wife admitted to having two sons and a daughter .
Renowned Chinese filmmaker Zhang Yimou penalized for violating China 's one - child policy . Local authorities demand a hefty fine of 7.48 million yuan ( $ 1.21 million ) Zhang received in December for his ` ` excessive children . '' Zhang and his wife admitted to having two sons and a daughter .