Classic, atmospheric documentary about rural China. Life ambles along in three chapters. Harvesting maize, after which a single rocket is let off in celebration, is one of the few things that happens in the film. The maker takes it slow without dialogue or a voice-over.
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Film details
- Country of production
- China
- Year
- 2010
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2011
- Length
- 28'
- Medium/Format
- HDcam
