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Where the Sun Shines Bright
阳光灿烂的地方Lan Canzhao's feature Where the Sun Shines Bright returns to Chifeng, a town in Chaozhou, to follow children growing up there and the connections formed when a woman arrives from the city.
About the Work
Filmed in Chifeng, Where the Sun Shines Bright follows several children through five linked stories about their possible futures. The arrival of a woman from the city brings separate lives into contact.
Lan had previously filmed A Bright Sunny Day and Summer's End Poem in his home region. He described this feature as a way to spend more time with the children and the changing town. It premiered at the 48th Moscow International Film Festival in April 2026.
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Festivals & Screenings
- the 48th edition of Moscow International Film Festival: Selected for screening; 2026-04-17 world premiere in Moscow.