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The Third Solar Term

2021 · 20 min

A quiet, intimate short that captures the ache of hiding who you are while craving connection, with a gentle tension that lingers.

Overview
During spring break, Qizhe’s double life unravels as a secret online connection clashes with his role as the “perfect” son at home.

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How it feels

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Tone
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • identity
  • coming-of-age
  • family
  • isolation
  • love
Places
  • home
  • small town
Era
contemporary
Audience
teen
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence none
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action1
Horror0
Humour2
Realism8
Romance4
Tension5
Darkness4
Complexity4
Emotional weight6

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Details

Genres
drama, family, romance
Directed by
J.C. Song
Written by
J.C. Song
Starring
Fengyi Xing, Zhu Zhu, Le Duo, Du Bai
Cinematography
Tong Liu
Runtime
20 min
Country
China, United Kingdom
Languages
Mandarin

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