HUO XIN | CHINA | 2024 | 109 MIN | MANDARIN
Xia You is a successful woman thriving in the finance industry, embodying a life many would aspire to on paper. Yet behind closed doors, she is trapped in an abusive relationship, seeing no end in sight. An exciting concert trip to see Faye Wong takes an unexpected turn when Xia You meets Xu Zitai, a terminally ill man who will forever alter her life. Their connection is instant, magnetic, and undeniable, culminating in a thrilling intimate encounter. When they cross paths again during a work trip, it becomes evident that their chemistry is too strong to resist, and they dive headfirst into a passionate affair. As their romance intensifies, it flirts with danger, but offers both of them a true escape from their suffocating worlds. However, love—no matter how powerful—is not immune to tragedy, and their ill-fated union soon collides with the inevitable realities of life. In this daring directorial debut, Huo Xin intimately chronicles this transformative, yet tragic, love affair, delving deep into the complexities of human desire and longing.
Cast: Ni Ni, Zhou You, Liao Fan
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