A Winter Mirage
Ailin, a single mother, struggles to keep her factory in Yiwu afloat. But her dream of returning to her job at the State Opera House is challenged by the memory of her father and the expectations of her son.
Guoju Wang
Born into a family of actors in Jinhua in 1998, Guoju Wang is a young director who graduated from the London Film School. He studied music and philosophy before turning to filmmaking. His work focuses on Chinese society, its history, and its relationship with Buddhism. In 2021, he directed River of Crystals before directing Letter From Ruin, which will be screened at the Shanghai Youth Film Festival. In 2024, he directed his film A Winter Mirage, which was selected for the 14th edition of the Beijing International Film Festival ReelFocus Workshop.
