Mo deng ya men is a Chinese film directed by Zhang Yimou. The story follows a group of young students who are sent to a remote mountain village for re-education during the Cultural Revolution in China. The students are tasked with teaching the villagers how to read and write, but they face challenges as they try to bridge the gap between the traditional ways of the villagers and the modern ideas they bring with them.
The film explores themes of education, cultural differences, and the impact of political ideology on society. As tensions rise between the students and the villagers, they must learn to overcome their differences and work together to achieve their goals. Mo deng ya men is a powerful and thought-provoking film that sheds light on a dark period in Chinese history.