The Bitter (2023)

苦艾之味

After Fang Ke experiences emotional frustration, he indulges in the fast-pace life of debonair. Upon knowing that grandpa is to undergo a third operation, he makes his way back to his hometown. An intertwined story about the enduring relationship between grandma and grandpa, grandpa’s health, a young man’s pursuit, wish-making, and grandpa’s secret. Life is boring and love is flawed, even in the so-called paradise.

Production

Shanghai Film Academy