In China, it’s illegal for unmarried women to freeze their eggs. This law, combined with a more independent and career-focused generation of women entering their 30s across the country, has incentivised an increasing number of Chinese women to travel to the United States for egg-freezing treatments. This documentary from the Chinese filmmaker Rongfei Guo follows two women in their 30s living in Beijing as they navigate the expensive – and logistically and emotionally complex – journey to pursue the procedure in Los Angeles. Thoughtfully crafted, Guo’s nuanced portrait captures both broader societal trends and two deeply intimate stories of womanhood in China.
Why single Chinese women are freezing their eggs in California
Director: Rongfei Guo
Website: Guardian Documentaries
4 December 2024
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