The weight of the past comes crashing down on a pair of ex-lovers in Chinese director Cai Shangjun’s latest drama, which asks whether it’s possible to forgive and forget — or even to go on living when your bad deeds keep coming back to haunt you.

This superbly acted, impeccably crafted if rather overwrought two-hander is called The Sun Rises on Us All ( Ri Gua Zhong Tian ), a title that gives us some hope that its doomed couple may eventually find some solace, or maybe a bit of sunshine. But will they?

The Sun Rises On Us All The Bottom Line Impressively performed but over-the-top. Venue: Venice Film Festival (Competition)

Cast: Xin Zhilei, Zhang Songwen, Feng Shaofeng

Director: Cai Shangjun

Screenwriters: Cai Shangjun, Han Nianjin

2 hours 11 minutes

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