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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.
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Finalist Showcase: 17/3 (Fri) | 7pm | Hong Kong Arts Centre Cinema | DCP | 222′ | HK$ 65/35* | With after-screening discussion
I’m now 25 but the world still seems so fresh to me. I look forward to every dawn.