Direction: Zhang Lu

Direction Zhang Lu

Cast Bakchul · Bat-Ulzii · Osor Bat-Ulzii · Bayasgalan

Synopsis Desert Dream (2007) unfolds in a remote, drought-stricken village nestled between China and Mongolia. The narrative intertwines the lives of three distinct individuals: a dedicated farmer, a North Korean woman seeking refuge, and a soldier navigating the complexities of their...

Direction Zhang Lu

Cast Xin Baiqing · Huang Yao · Tian Zhuangzhuang · Nan Ji

Synopsis The Shadowless Tower (2023) follows the journey of Gu Wentong, a divorced food critic who uncovers the current whereabouts of his estranged father, whom he hasn't seen since childhood. As he navigates this emotional discovery, Gu Wentong also finds himself...

Direction Zhang Lu

Cast Kwon Hae-hyo · Park So-dam · Yukari Yamamoto · Yoon Je-Moon

Synopsis Fukuoka (2019) follows the story of Jea-moon and Hae-hyo, who were once inseparable in college. Their bond was tested when they both developed feelings for the same woman, Soon-yi. Fast forward 28 years, Jea-moon, now a proprietor of a used...

Direction Zhang Lu

Cast Park Hae-Il · Shin Min-ah · Yoon Jin-seo · Kim Tae-hoon

Synopsis Gyeongju (2014) follows Choi Hyeon, a professor of Northeast Asian Studies at Peking University, who journeys back to his native Korea for a friend's funeral. During a night of reminiscing and drinks with an old acquaintance, Choi recalls a captivating...

Direction Zhang Lu

Cast Liu Kai-Chi

Synopsis Eleven (S) (2000) is a debut short film by director Zhang Lu, showcased at the 2001 Venice Film Festival. The narrative revolves around a forty-year-old writer who delves into themes of cultural disparity, drawing from his personal experiences as a...

Direction Zhang Lu

Synopsis Over There (2013) delves into the often overlooked and isolated lives of individuals who coexist in the same spaces but remain disconnected. The film presents a bleak urban landscape that evokes a sense of detachment and loneliness. As the narrative...

Direction Zhang Lu

Cast Lianji Liu · Bo Jin · Guangxuan Zhu · Tonghui Wang

Synopsis Grain in Ear (2005) follows the life of Cui Shunji, a resilient Korean-Chinese single mother who sustains herself and her son by peddling homemade pickles without proper authorization. Shunji's world takes an unexpected turn when she meets Kim, a married...

Direction Zhang Lu

Cast Ke-Yu Guo · He Xiao

Synopsis Chongqing (2008) unfolds in the bustling city of Chongqing, China, where a young woman named Xuie struggles to make ends meet alongside her unhelpful father. She earns a living as a Mandarin teacher for foreigners, navigating the challenges of her...

Direction Zhang Lu

Cast Park Hae-Il · Moon So-ri · Jeong Jin-yeong · Park So-dam

Synopsis Ode to the Goose (2018) follows the story of Yoon-yeong, who has long harbored unspoken feelings for Song-hyeon, his friend's spouse. When Yoon-yeong learns that Song-hyeon is now divorced, the two impulsively embark on a journey to Gunsan. They settle...

Direction Zhang Lu

Cast Han Ye-ri · Yang Ik-june · Yun Jong-bin · Park Jung-bum

Synopsis A Quiet Dream (2016) centers around a young woman who is deeply admired by three seemingly ordinary men, each of whom holds her in high regard as their personal inspiration. However, their world is disrupted when a new individual enters...

Direction Zhang Lu

Cast Sôsuke Ikematsu · Ryoko Nakano · Ni Ni · Xin Baiqing

Synopsis Yanagawa (2021) follows the journey of two siblings from Beijing who travel to the picturesque city of Yanagawa, Japan. Their mission is to reconnect with a girl who captured their hearts during their younger days, leading them on a nostalgic...

Direction Edwin · Masahiro Kobayashi · Zhang Lu

Cast Mariana Renata · Nicholas Saputra · Masahiro Kobayashi · Yûko Nakamura

Direction Zhang Lu

Synopsis Scenary (2013) explores the profound impact of one's surroundings on personal memories and dreams. The documentary delves into the lives of fourteen individuals who left their hometowns to venture into Korea, examining how their experiences and the Korean landscape have...

Direction Zhang Lu

Cast Cui Yuemei · Wang Xiang

Synopsis Tang Poetry (2003) follows the story of a former pickpocket who, with a trembling hand held steady by another, isolates himself within his apartment. He avoids prolonged conversations with anyone, except for one woman with whom he maintains communication.

Direction Zhang Lu

Cast Cui Jian · Lan Yin · Jin-Long Lin · Xuansheng Jin

Direction Zhang Lu

Cast Park Hae-Il · Ahn Sung-Kee · Han Ye-ri · Moon So-ri

Synopsis Love and... (2015) delves into the diverse ways people interpret and experience love and cinema. The narrative explores how individuals must navigate differing viewpoints and disregard minor details to reach a common goal in both love and filmmaking. However, it...

Direction Zhang Lu

Cast Yoon Jin-seo · Uhm Tae-woon · Kim Joon-seong