: Introduced in 1979 to curb population growth, this strict regulation created a desperate environment for families.
: State orphanages, under-resourced and understaffed, became the final destination for many of these "unwanted" children. The Film's Impact The Dying Rooms
: A deep-seated cultural preference for male heirs often led families to abandon baby girls in hopes of trying for a son. : Introduced in 1979 to curb population growth,
The origins of the "dying rooms" were deeply rooted in China’s socio-political landscape of the late 20th century: under-resourced and understaffed