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The Gentle Fall

Huan Huan Luo

13 minutes | 2026 | China | Drama | Mandarin Chinese

SYNOPSIS

Kaikai lives with her grandma, a practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine. As urbanization accelerates and medical regulations tighten, Kaikai’s father urges them to move to the city. Torn between their deep attachment to home, the dependence of their neighbors, and an uncertain future, her grandma decides to pass down the wisdom of “inner vitality” and traditional medicine, preserving both a family legacy and their cultural roots.

 

SCHEDULE
Wed, 2 Dec 2026 | 12:30 | EMPIRE XXI | STUDIO 4
Thu, 3 Dec 2026 | 18:10 | EMPIRE XXI | STUDIO 4
CREDIT
Production CompanyXiangshan Film and Television College, Ningbo University of Finance & Economics
ProducerWang Song
DirectorShi Jinglin
ScriptwriterCheng Zizhen, Shi Jinglin
CinematographerWang Song
Production Designer-
EditorJia Yuanhao
Main CastLu Jiahui, He Lanxiang
Director’s Filmography
  • Centre of the Earth (2026)
  • The Silent Call (2024)
  • New Life in the Field (2024)
  • Theatre Vision (2024)
Notable Achievement
  • Ambrosia Film Festival 2026 – Best Student Narrative Short Film
  • Roma Short Film Festival – Best Female Director, Best Cinematography
  • Guadix Iridiscente Festival Internacional de Cine Guadix 2026 – Official Selection
  • Festival de Cine Nuevo 2026 – DETOUR
Contactyxg1117@gmail.com
DIRECTOR'S BIOGRAPHY

Shi Jinglin

Shi Jinglin is an emerging director in her early 20s with experience across film and cultural industries. She directed the documentary for Le Point at Festival OFF Avignon 2024 and has worked with CCTV Entertainment Media, BODI Media, and Hubei Daily. Jinglin draws inspiration from everyday life and the people around her. While passionate about realism, she also embraces romance and fantasy within the harsh realities of life.

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