East Palace, West Palace

Chinese short film directed by Zhang Yuan.

The film documents a day in the life of Tiananmen Square in 1994, a mere five years after the crushing of a student-led democracy movement in 1989.

This documentary follows various migratory bird species on their long journeys from their summer homes to the equator and back, covering thousands of miles and navigating by the stars. These arduous treks are crucial for survival, seeking hospitable climates and food sources. Birds face numerous challenges, including crossing oceans and evading predators, illness, and injury. Although migrations are undertaken as a community, birds disperse into family units once they reach their destinations, and every continent is affected by these migrations, hosting migratory bird species at least part of the year.

A young woman who has lost her first love begins a relationship with his best friend, and the two of them attempt to create a baggage-free future.

Tao Lan and Yu Xiaoqin are teenage stepsisters. They attend the same high school and share a room, yet they couldn't be more different. The former is wild and a bit of a drifter, while the latter is diligent and studious. One day, Yu Xiaoqin steals money from her father and blames Tao Lan.

An Incense Jade Case, a first-degree Chinese cultural relic, is incidentally discovered by the policemen of an anti-smuggling department of the Customs when they inspect goods mailing overseas. Then the Customs and Police Department carry out a life-and-death fight with the smuggling clique.

A young woman who has been abandoned by her husband is left to cope with her mentally challenged and epileptic 13-year-old son.

A mysterious woman frequents tea shops and other places looking for the right man. A cup of green tea will show you the way to find your true love.

The story revolves around the mysterious disappearance of the Eastern Tombs' treasures, drawing in high-ranking military and political figures like Chiang Kai-shek and Yan Xishan. As they scramble to resolve the situation, a web of intrigue unfolds involving tomb raiders, corrupt officials, and conflicting allegiances. At the center of the action is Na Xinting, who finds himself entangled with a group of masked Daoists, romance, and betrayal, all while he tries to uncover the truth behind the missing treasure.

Set in Inner Mongolia, a physical setback causes a young woman to choose a suitor who can take care of her, as well as her disabled husband.

A rock musician looks for his girl-friend who left while pregnant, trying to decide whether to keep the baby.

Story of a real family in Beijing. The father's drinking problem starts it all. The mother struggles to keep the family together till she cannot take it any more.

Qiang a rebellious 4-year-old is put in boarding school where he causes havoc by defying the teachers and principal who try to impose some discipline on him.

After Xiao Yu's mother died in an accident, she moved back to live with her birth father who she knows little about. Gradually, they grew to know each other and to accept each other for who they are.

An omnibus project bringing together acclaimed directors from around the world, each contributing a 42-second short inspired by a dream. Produced by 42 Below vodka, the collection blends surreal, poetic, and experimental visions into a mosaic of oneiric cinema.