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A Soil A Culture A River A People

A Soil A Culture A River A People

2025 · 15 min

In a dystopian future where borders between countries are indefinitely closed, a replica of Hannover becomes the only way to experience Western culture. Citizen Yu roams through this nostalgic yet eerie town, built from memories of the past. What does he really see?

Directed by Viv Li · Written by Viv Li

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