Castle in the Air
A decade ago, Qiaoqiao and her cousin worked in a southern Chinese factory, nurturing dreams of their future.Today Qiaoqiao, with her husband Tiandong and children Ziling and Fuling, faces challenges due to Fuling's brittle bone disease.As they return to their hometown for the Spring Festival, an unexpected event separates the family.
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A decade ago, Qiaoqiao and her cousin worked in a southern Chinese factory, nurturing dreams of their future. Today Qiaoqiao, with her husband Tiandong and children Ziling and Fuling, faces challenges due to Fuling's brittle bone disease. As they return to their hometown for the Spring Festival, an unexpected event separates the family. Qiaoqiao's rural memories blend with the present, reminding her of life's circular nature.
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- Release date
- Mar 25, 2025
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
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- Language
- Mandarin
- Country
- China
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