The Cloud Is Still There

A quiet, intimate family drama that simmers with spiritual tension and heartbreak, leaving a lingering sense of sorrow and moral ambiguity.

Directed by

Mickey Lai

Genres

Drama

Overview

When her grandfather becomes terminally ill, Xiao Le, a young Christian woman, faces a critical decision over whether she should intervene with her family’s Taoist rituals. Driven by a desire to save his soul, she begins secretly praying by his bedside. When her mother discovers her deceit, she is devastated.

How it feels

Melancholic, tense, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Faith, family, grief, identity

Content

No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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