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A docufiction that follows a young woman’s search for self-discovery and belonging as she returns home for the winter. The acclaimed debut feature by Chinese filmmaker Zheng Lu Xinyuan screens exclusively at Oldham Theatre.
Directed by: Zheng Lu Xinyuan
Runtime: 101 minutes
Country: China, Hong Kong
Language: Mandarin with English subtitles
Rating: R21 (Sexual Scenes and Nudity)
Awards
TIGER AWARD (BEST PICTURE)
International Film Festival Rotterdam 2020
Showtimes
Saturday, 19 June 2021, 8pm
Friday, 25 June 2021, 8pm
Wednesday, 30 June 2021, 8pm
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Full Synopsis
It’s a wet winter in Hangzhou. Muzi, 22, comes home for Chinese New Year, where she plays her roles as a daughter, a half-sister, and a girlfriend. One day, Muzi accompanies her little sister to school and meets a local bar owner, the father of another student. The strange man reminds Muzi of an old friend, waking up memories of a former relationship. At the same time, Muzi’s boyfriend arrives for a visit. Roaming in this city that feels so familiar yet distant, Muzi searches for a place where she belongs.
A debut feature after eight short films, The Cloud in Her Room is loosely based on director Zheng Lu Xinyuan’s own personal memories as she blends documentary footage with a fragmented narrative and the use of non-professional actors.
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