The film follows a nurse, Ye Tong (Kong Lin), who also serves as the film's narrator. One day, Ye Tong reunites with some childhood friends, including Peng Wei, a disillusioned and long-haired young man who leads a local rock band. Ye finds herself attracted to Peng Wei's lifestyle, despite the admonitions of her police officer friend, Zheng Weidong. When Zheng is injured by a mutual friend, Ye finds herself increasingly attracted to the strait-laced Zheng, while also finding herself attracted to Peng.
Cinematography
Gritty Beijing streets shot like a fever dream
Acting
Kong Lin's restrained longing speaks volumes
Score
Actual 90s Chinese rock bands on the soundtrack
Director
Guan Hu
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
One of the rare Sixth Generation films to get official release, marking a brief thaw in Chinese censorship.
The rock club scenes feature actual bands from Beijing's underground scene — the director cast musicians before actors.
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