Country: China
Genre: Feature Film, Family
Release Year: 2023
Runtime: 90 minutes
Director: Lawaga
Recommended Age: 12+
Synopsis:
A Tibetan boy tries to rescue an injured black-necked crane. At the same time, he embarks on an inner journey, searching for a place of belonging within himself.
Awards and Nominations:
Official Selection, Main Competition, 2022 FIRST International Film Festival
Nominated for Best Film, Best Director, and Best Actor, 13th Golden Koala Chinese Film Festival (2023)
Selected as an Outstanding Domestic Film in the “Light and Youth” section, 30th Beijing College Student Film Festival (part of the Beijing International Film Festival, 2023)
Official Selection, Spotlight on the Future section, 2023 Youth Film Week (Zhejiang)
Official Selection, 2023 Cannes Film Festival – China Film Showcase
Official Selection, Main Competition, 18th Harlem International Film Festival (2023)
Winner of Best Feature Film, New Talent Competition, 20th Asian Film Festival (Italy)
Official Selection, 2023 Kimolos International Film Festival
Winner of the Teachers’ Jury Award, 4th Beijing International Children’s Film Festival (2023)
Official Selection, Main Competition, 29th San Antonio International Film Festival (USA), where it also won Best Narrative Feature
Nominated for Best Children’s Film, 36th China Golden Rooster Awards (2023)