This controversial work, created and performed by Eve Ensler, debuted off-off-Broadway in 1996 and soon rode a wave of national acclaim. Now, the intimacy of Ensler's original show has been lovingly brought to the screen. Capturing her unique performance, the film also follows Ensler as she explores the creative impetus behind the monologues and conducts a series of new interviews as inspiring as those that brought about the original work

1982 film

三幕话剧《茶馆》以北京一家大茶馆为背景，描写了清末、民初、抗战胜利以后三个历史时期的北京生活风貌，深刻地写出了王利发等人的真实命运。