My Running Shadow (2018)

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In the poignant drama My Running Shadow, seventeen-year-old Xiuzhi stands at a major life crossroads. As he prepares to depart from his home in Guangzhou for the very first time with his father, he is overwhelmed by memories of his childhood. He vividly remembers how his mother has brought him up singlehandedly since he was only eleven months old. Left behind is the nurturing woman who sacrificed everything for his upbringing, as well as the only home he has ever known. This emotional movie explores the complex dynamics of a fractured family and the bittersweetness of growing up. As Xiuzhi takes his first steps into the outside world with a father who has been absent for most of his life, he must reconcile his past with an uncertain future. The shadow of his mother’s enduring love follows him, raising deep questions about loyalty, gratitude, and what it truly means to leave home.

Country: Chinese

Status: Completed

Released: 2018

Genre:Drama