Before Next Spring (2022)

Other name: ru guo you yi tian wo jiang hui li kai ni

Description:

Before Next Spring immerses viewers in the lives of a close-knit group of Chinese students studying and working in bustling Tokyo. Their unofficial sanctuary is the Nankokute restaurant, a place that embodies both their collective identity and individual struggles for belonging. The long-standing manager constantly battles the insecurity of never obtaining a residence permit, while the restaurant's cook harbors the deep longing to bring his family from China to join him. Among the dedicated waiters, one confronts the burden of a gravely ill father, and another navigates the difficult reality of a violent alcoholic parent. This film offers an engaging and authentic slice of everyday life, presenting a touching fresco of human resilience. It beautifully explores the profound question of what constitutes "home" when living in a foreign land, highlighting their shared humanity and the enduring search for connection.

Director: Lǐ Gēn

Country: Chinese

Status: Completed

Released: 2022

Genre:Comedy; Drama