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Independent Lens•Season 21•Episode 9

Leftover Women

7.4/10 · 5 votesFeb 10, 202060 min

Ranked #8 of 15 in Season 21•matches the season avg

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Leftover Women follows three successful Chinese women who, despite thriving careers, are still labeled sheng nu, a derogatory term in China to describe educated, professional women in their mid-20s and '30s who are not married. As they search for “Mr. Right,” they struggle to stay

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Susan Sarandon

Edie Falco

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America Ferrera

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Episode Summary

"Leftover Women" is episode 9 of Independent Lens season 21. It scored 7.4/10 from 5 votes, ranking #8 of 15 episodes this season (season average 7.4). It aired on February 10, 2020.

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