2024 | China | Fiction

My Friend an Delie

  • Mandarin English, Arabic 110 mins
  • Director | Zijian Dong
  • Writer | Weizhong Zhang, Zijian Dong
  • Producer | Juan Wan

STATUS: Completed

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This remarkable adaptation of Shuang Xuetao’s novel is the debut film from actor-turned-director Dong Zijian that flashes back and forth in time to tell a touching story of friendship and family strife. Following his father’s death, Limo (Liu Haoran) is flying back to his hometown in northeastern China, when he spots his childhood friend An Delie (played by director Zijian) (Dong) on the plane, who fails to recognise him. When their flight is diverted because of heavy snow, the duo go on a journey that brings back long-forgotten memories in which Limo has to deal with the demons from his past. Beautifully photographed by Pema Tsedan across two time periods, the film shows the long-term emotional impact of the traumas of our childhood.

Friendship Drama Childhood Memories Family Strife Emotional Journey Chinese Cinema
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