Step Into the River Newyorker

Step Into the River is a five-time award-winning short film directed by animation artist Weijia Ma in 2020. The film, set in China, delves into the evil acts against girl children as a consequence of the country’s one-child policy. The story revolves around two young girls, Lu and Wei, who reside in a village close to the river banks. The one-child policy and the preference for having a son have led some families to drown their baby girls in the river. The girls, Lu and Wei have a unique bond with this river and together they find the magical strength…