Lin Jianjie's debut feature is a visually stunning exploration of family dynamics, ambition, and social class within a carefully crafted cinematic environment. The story revolves around 15-year-old Tu Wei and his interactions with his high-achieving classmate Yan Shuo, highlighting their contrasting backgrounds and aspirations. The film's remarkable cinematography and score enhance its impact, making it a must-see in theaters. It invites audiences to contemplate the balance of talent, luck, and desire in shaping individual destinies against a backdrop of personal and social aspirations.
This knockout debut feature from Chinese writer-director Lin Jianjie is a parable about talent, ambition, and luck within the family unit, expertly balanced like a kinetic mobile.
The film showcases the sculptural cinematography of Zhang Jiahao and Toke Brorson Odin’s sparse score, urging viewers to experience it in cinemas for full effect.
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