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It is only at their sister's and mother's funeral when a woman meets her niece after many years. The niece is now a grown girl. The sister takes on the task of informing the deceased's friends of the death while the daughter cannot bring herself to symbolically accept the demise of her mother. In the midst of all this an old flame messages the sister to say he is still in love with her, but is he messaging the living sister or the dead one?
During the Sino-Japanese War, a lonely wife writes letters to her husband who is away fighting. Her letters become her only solace and a way to express her feelings and longing. As the war rages on, the letters also serve as a testament to their enduring love and the hardships they face.
The film received a generally positive reception, praised for its emotional depth and poignant portrayal of wartime relationships. Critics noted the strong performances and the film's ability to evoke a sense of historical realism and personal tragedy.
Praised for its touching depiction of love and sacrifice during wartime.
Applauded for its strong performances, particularly from the lead actors.
Recognized for its historical context and emotional resonance.
Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented through Google reviews.
Nominated for Best Film at the 23rd Far East Film Festival. Won Best Feature Film at the 15th Chinese American Film Festival.
The film was shot in Lijiang, Yunnan province, China, a location chosen for its historical architecture that could evoke the wartime era.
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