Passerby

In 1990s China, a young man grapples with his identity and the societal changes around him. He navigates complex relationships, particularly with his father, and struggles to find his place in a rapidly modernizing world. The film explores themes of family, memory, and the search for meaning amidst personal and historical shifts.

Passerby received moderate critical attention, praised for its atmospheric storytelling and introspective approach to a specific period in Chinese history. While some critics found its pacing deliberate, others appreciated its nuanced portrayal of character and societal transformation.

• Praised for its atmospheric and evocative depiction of 1990s China.

• Appreciated for its introspective exploration of identity and familial relationships.

• Noted for its deliberate pacing, which some found engaging and others slow.

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Nominated for the Golden Leopard at the 72nd Locarno Film Festival.

The film is set during a pivotal period of economic reform and opening up in China, capturing the transitional anxieties and aspirations of the time.