Embrace Again

Embrace Again

Embrace each other now!

NR 2021 · 126 min · ★ 7.4 · Drama, Comedy, Romance

A series of interconnected stories, set against the backdrop of the early days of the pandemic. Here, individual souls realize the world is changing, sometimes yielding heartbreak, sometimes yielding happiness, always leading to a deeper understanding of their fellow human beings. From finding love, to connecting through music, heroes emerge, each contributing in small ways to a very new world around them, however dangerous.

Directed by Xue Xiaolu · Written by Xue Xiaolu

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