Shells
Tang Zhijun
China, 2019, 14 min.
In Mandarin with English subtitles.
This film is family friendly.
Based on a classic Chinese story, Shells explores the solitary existence of Xiao Duan, whose life is radically altered when a woman suddenly emerges claiming to be his wife.
Category: Drama.
Themes: Relationships, Family, World Cinema.
Sunday, April 21
The Screening Room
12:00pm
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