Dir. Li Ruijun
2022 | 131 mins | China
Mandarin with English subtitles
Renlin Wu, Hai-Qing, Guangrui Yang

SHOWING TIMES:

• Sat 14 Jan: 5pm
• Tue 17 Jan: 2pm
• Tue 17 Jan: 5pm
• Thu 19 Jan: 5pm

Tender tale on the transformative nature of love.

Humble, unassuming Ma and timid Cao have been cast off by their families and forced into an arranged marriage. They have to combine their strength and build a home to survive. In the face of much adversity, an unexpected bond begins to blossom, as both Ma and Cao, uniting with Earth’s cycles, create a haven for themselves in which they can thrive. A story about eternal love, against the odds.

★★★★★ – ‘fascinates with its simplicity and poetic narrative, unforgettable images, and brilliant cinematography’
EASTERN KICKS

‘Delicate pastoral study of love and sorrow … a contemplation of kindness’

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VENUE: EXETER PHOENIX, STUDIO 74

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