The Falls depicts the atmosphere of the COVID-19 period, illustrating the gradual breakdown and eventual recovery of a mother and daughter living in seclusion together. The difficult connection between Pin Wen and Xiao Jing deteriorates as unspoken feelings grow more significant than communication, highlighting how being restricted can make a house feel like both an enclosure and a reflection of oneself. With underst…

This is a surprisingly imaginative and deeply thoughtful take on the familiar coming-of-age story. The central character, who is eighteen, experiences a difficult truth about existence: occasionally we bring challenges upon ourselves, but at other times, seemingly unbelievable opportunities arise. No matter the cause, it appears that everyone ultimately ends up precisely where they need to be. While perhaps not as po…