Plot: Three students get to know each other in high school. Xiao Nan is doing her best to support her dad, who is in the hospital and needs an operation. Zhu Lele is told that his parents died in a car crash, and he has to go on by himself. Qian Liang is faced with hardship when his father is caught for fraud and sent to prison. The kids' lives intertwine, and a complex triangle of friendship and romance builds between them. It's a strong bond that will continue after college, but the challenges coming their way put increasingly more stress on the history that connects them.
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May 10, 2025
A fine arthouse drama that mixes in minor romance, crime, and thriller elements, but keeps a stern focus on the drama throughout. The performances are good, the presentation is slick, and while the plot's a little obfuscated, there were enough twists and intrigue to keep me engaged. Maybe the film's a bit too hermetic for a broader audience, but if you like arthouse cinema, this shouldn't pose too much of a problem. A very nice find, though with a 2021 release date, I'm afraid this one already passed its window of opportunity.