Old Pop, a retired Beijing factory worker, likes going to the market with his old colleague, Lao Chang. One day, he recognizes a face he had been unable to forget: his first love, Li Ying. In spite of their children's reluctance, the two start meeting in secret. Discovering that Ma Ying has Alzheimer, Old Pop plays little games with her to exercise her mind.
CHF 50'000 for production fiction
in competition in San Sebastian 2010
Pusan 2010, Window on Asian Cinema
Vesoul 2011: Golden Cyclo Award, Emile Guimet Award and INALCO Jury Award
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