A story revolving around two friends with very different personalities - the no-nonsense and rebellious Weiyang and the idealist 'Princess' Qiao. When Xiao Qiao met Weiyang, the two easily became close friends. However, Xiao Qiao's fiancee Chao Yan can't help himself as he falls deeply in love with Weiyang, which crushes Xiao Qiao's fairytale love story. Just as the three are entangled in a world of complications, Weiyang makes a surprising decision.
Acting
Zhong Chuxi's restrained rebellion steals every scene
Cinematography
Dreamy Shanghai haze masks the rot underneath
Director
Li Kai
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Li Kai explores the 'sheng nv' (leftover woman) anxiety through Weiyang's refusal to perform desirable femininity.
The title refers to an endless summer that can't sustain itself — the film shoots in August 2019, an ominous timestamp for stories about endings.
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