Longing for the Rain

春梦 (Chunmeng)

Directed by Yang Lina (杨荔钠)

2013•98 min
Genre
Fantasy
Language
Chinese

Synopsis

Linking several genres in a surprising and successful way, Yang Lin’s fiction feature debut is an Asian ghost story in which documentary scenes show how incongruous today's reality can look in China. Protagonist Fang Lei lives in material wealth and only has to care for her daughter. One night, a young mysterious lover appears and makes passionate love to her.

Trailer

Selected Awards

Winner

Hong Kong International Film Festival

Special Mention, Young Cinema Competition (2013)

Nominee

International Film Festival Rotterdam

Tiger Award (2013)

Main Cast

ZSZhao SiyuanFang Lei
JFJia FuHusband
DPDej PongpazrojMan in the Dreams
XHXue HongHong

Director