Chongqing Blues (2010)

Other name: 日照重慶, Ri Zhao Chongqing, Rizhao Chongqing, Sunshine over Chongqing

Description:

Chongqing Blues plunges viewers into a profound personal drama as sea captain Lin Quan Hai returns home from a six-month journey, only to face the devastating news that his 25-year-old son, Lin Bo, has been shot by the police. This shocking tragedy exposes Lin Quan Hai's painful realization that he knew remarkably little about his own son.

Consumed by grief and a desperate need for understanding, Lin Quan Hai embarks on a poignant journey back to Chongqing, a city where he once lived. As he retraces steps and uncovers fragments of Lin Bo's life, he is compelled to confront the profound effect his own repeated absences had on his son. The film intricately explores themes of paternal neglect, the search for truth, and the painful journey of a father coming to terms with the consequences of his distant past amidst a heart-wrenching quest for answers.

Country: Chinese

Status: Completed

Released: 2010

Genre:Drama