Screening
Asian New Force Category Finalist
River
Wang Chenguang
China / Col / 29'58" / In Shanxi dialect with Chinese and English subtitles
Guang receives a call from his hometown, informing him of his father’s death. As he returns to attend the funeral, his memory remains that of railways, rivers and corns. Guang is confused about his own future, and longs for relief. His cousin says there is something out there that helps people escape from confusion, which may shed light on his situation.
I’m now 25 but the world still seems so fresh to me. I look forward to every dawn.