NEZHA

2014|China|98 min

Director: LI Xiaofeng
Scriptwriter: LI Xiaofeng/ WANG Mu/ PAN Yu
Cast: LI Jiaqi/ LI Haofei/ CHEN Jin/ XING Peng
Producer: SHEN Yang
Genre: Drama

BRIEF SYNOPSIS 

Li Xiaolu, 16, meets the bookish student of the class, Wang Xiaobing. They become best friends. During their short period of friendship, they read Sanmao, and discover the most beautiful places in Baocheng - the orchard and the riverbank. However, over time they become less close. Serious differences lead to their separation. In the summer holidays after the college entrance exams are over, Xiaobing comes to see Xiaolu for the last time. As memorable as their first encounter, the friends who have not met for two years reconcile on this day.

AWARDS & FESTIVALS 

The 19th Busan International Film Festival New Current Competition
The 2nd China Onscreen Biennial
The 51st Golden Horse Awards’ nomination of Best New Director
The 51st Golden Horse Awards’ nomination of Best Screenplay
The 19th International Film Festival of Kerala 
The 3rd Singapore Chinese Film Festival
The 39th Hong Kong International Film Festival
The 2nd Ozasia Film Festival
The 18th Shanghai International Film Festival Asian New Talent competition, nomination of Best Screenplay 
The 18th Shanghai International Film Festival Asian New Talent competition, nomination of Best Actress
The 18th Shanghai International Film Festival, China Movie Channel Media Award,Best Supporting Actress Award
The 18th Shanghai International Film Festival, China Movie Channel Media Award,Best New Actress Award
The 38th Asian American International Film Festival Official Selection 
The 5th Sakhalin International Film Festival Competition
The 37th Festival des 3 Continents International Competition
The 1st Berlin Chinese Film Festival Competition