for the film, hou also won the silver hugo award at the 2001 chicago international film festival, and a best director award as well as a grand prix award at the 2001 ghent international film festival. the film was also nominated for a best actress (hong kong/taiwan) award at the 2002 chinese media film awards, a screen international award at the 2001 european film awards, and the golden maile award at the 2001 hawaii international film festival.