Han River
Catholic priest, Myeong-jun, climbs up one of the bridges crossing the Han River to commit suicide after learning that a woman who loved him in the past, has killed herself. Then Jang-hyo, a homeless person, tells the man on the bridge that he bet with other homeless people that the suicide attempt will fail. Myeong-jun jumps into the river anyway. But Jang-hyo rescues the suicidal priest and lets him join the homeless community. Chu-ja, a transgender homeless person, is on bad terms with his daughter. When he hesitates about attending his daughter’s wedding, the two men visit the daughter and ask her to forgive her father. Another homeless person, Maria goes to a soup kitchen at a Catholic church, where she sees the beautiful nun Angela. Maria, who was pregnant at the time, gives birth to a baby later and decides to remain at the church to be a sister. Despite their own painful history, each of these four people finds a way to reconcile with the past.
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Plot Summary
A drama that follows the lives of three women living in Beijing, exploring their relationships and struggles in contemporary Chinese society. The narrative weaves together their individual stories, highlighting themes of love, family, and personal ambition against the backdrop of the bustling city.
Critical Reception
Han River received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often praising its sensitive portrayal of female characters and its nuanced exploration of modern Chinese life. Some found the pacing deliberate, but many appreciated the film's emotional depth and the performances of its lead actresses.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its sensitive depiction of women's lives in modern China.
- Appreciated for the strong performances from its lead actresses.
- Some viewers found the narrative pacing to be slow at times.
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Fun Fact
Director Li Yu is known for her focus on female-centric stories and has often collaborated with actress Huang Lu.
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