SEEING YOU THROUGH THE RIVER

Synopsis

The film weaves together family letters, recordings, and photographs to portrait a devoted father and beloved elder, whose absence is profoundly felt by his family. It chronicles the life of an intellectual from the Yangtze River region in China, capturing his departure from his hometown in the mid to late 20^th century and his enduring longing for the place he left behind.

XIANG YAO

Yao's work often delves into social events and the mental states of the underprivileged, bringing attention to their experiences and perspectives. She excels in capturing the abstract essence of her subjects through filmmaking, employing a relaxed yet rigorous visual language that bridges the inner and outer worlds.

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