Photo: Lam Can-zhao
A Summer’s End Poem
In the southern Chinese city of Chaozhou, a country boy decides to exhaust his savings on a stylish city haircut. This seemingly simple decision leads to surprising results. In this Berlinale-winning short film, director Lam Can-zhao captures a poignant moment of a teenager bidding farewell to his childhood and embracing the bittersweet nature of growing up – shortly before the end of the summer holidays.
Director: Lam Can-zhao
Cast: Cai Jingbo
Languages: Min dialect with English subtitles
2024; 15 min.