Asian Premiere
China丨2021丨Color丨98min丨Documentary
Director: Chen Dongnan丨Producer: Feng Du, Zhaoqi丨Cinematographer: Li Jisong, Huang Jikui丨Editor: Emelie Mahdavian丨Sound: Li Xiaodan丨Music: Chad Cannon
Director’s Biography
Dongnan Chen’s debut film, THE TRAIL FROM XINJIANG, a profile of three pickpockets from China’s far west, has been widely screened at festivals, universities and museums worldwide. SOUND OF VISION, an experimental short following a blind man’s exploration of New York was nominated for an Emmy award, premiered at HotDocs and broadcasted on PBS POV. SINGING IN THE WILDERNESS, her first feature documentary, is supported by Sundance, DMZ, Xining First International Film Festival etc. She is a graduate from the documentary program at New York University.
Synopsis
After hiding in the mountains for a century, a Miao ethnic village choir is discovered by an outsider and becomes a national sensation. Two young Miaos and all the villagers must reconcile their faith, identity, and love with the real world of China.