Ripples of Life

Follows a big star who brings a film crew to her remote hometown for a shoot, and while the production is afflicted by disagreements between the crew, a bored local restaurant owner finds excitement to be the stand-in for the star.

Only the River Flows

1990s, Banpo Town, rural China. A woman's body is found by the river. Ma Zhe, Chief of the Criminal Police, heads up the murder investigation that leads to an obvious arrest. His superiors hurry to congratulate him, but several clues push Ma Zhe to delve deeper into the hidden behaviour of his fellow citizens.

Mr. Crane Is Back!

After serving a 15-year prison term, Hesan (played by Wang Jingchun) is released from prison. His parents are deceased, and his wife has remarried with their son (played by Wang Heshi). Hesan has repented and wants to live a good life in the next half of his life. He has tried several jobs, but none of them have gone well. He hears that his son is in Hainan but has changed his name. Hesan immediately decides to go there to find his son who he hasn't seen for many years.

I Dreamed a Dream

In this hybrid docu-fiction, a group of young male rappers is invited to a tropical beach resort to participate in a film project under the guidance of an absent auteur. Without a script or assigned roles, they spend their days sunbathing and their nights producing music, aiming to advance their careers. As time progresses, the lack of direction leads to confusion and frustration among the musicians. Gradually, each is engulfed by profound and unsettling dreams, blurring the lines between reality and imagination.