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樱桃
Jonah Ludovic is a custodian at a small municipal zoo. After a night of heavy shelling Ludovic arrives at his job to find the staff abandoning the zoo. He joins a skeleton crew that includes an elderly guard and a veterinarian. Their purpose: to keep the animals alive until help arrives from an international zoological mission.
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Plot Summary
This intimate drama follows the life of a young man in rural China as he navigates his complex feelings for his closest male friend. Set against the backdrop of a changing society, the film explores themes of love, desire, and the struggle for self-acceptance in a world that may not understand. It depicts the poignant and often unspoken emotions that arise in their close relationship.
Critical Reception
Cherry received critical acclaim for its sensitive and nuanced portrayal of same-sex desire in a rural Chinese setting. Reviewers praised its delicate filmmaking and the authentic performances of its cast, noting its understated yet powerful emotional impact. It was recognized for its artistic merit and its contribution to a more open dialogue about LGBTQ+ themes in cinema.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its tender and honest exploration of young love and burgeoning sexuality.
Commended for its beautiful cinematography and subtle emotional storytelling.
Noted for its authentic depiction of rural Chinese life and its challenges.
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Awards & Accolades
Selected for the Berlinale Forum in 2012. It also screened at the Hong Kong International Film Festival.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in a village in the Yunnan province of China, and many of the actors were non-professional, contributing to the film's naturalistic feel.
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