The story tells about a 35-year old woman who has been struggling in the city for over 10 years. She meets a younger woman who dreams of a life in the city and a 7-years younger colleague and with the help of the two, her family and friends, she gradually finds her way back to herself again.
Acting
Bai Baihe carries the whole film on her exhausted, radiant shoulders.
Writing
Surprisingly sharp on millennial workplace fatigue without being preachy.
Director
Peng Youlun
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released during China's 'lying flat' movement, the film quietly validates opting out of hustle culture—rare for mainstream cinema there.
Bai Baihe was 35 during filming—the same age as her character. The parallel casting was intentional, with director Peng Youlun rewriting scenes after her input.
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