Brief History of a Family

Directed by Lin Jianjie

A taut and wicked tale of privilege, rivalry, and secrets, in post one-child policy China.  

Charismatic Wei and quiet Shuo become fast friends after an accident at school. Soon Shuo is a frequent guest at Wei’s family home, but as he embeds himself deeper into their lives, cracks begin to show.  

The perfect family have old wounds and dark secrets that cannot stay hidden. 

Duration:
100 minutes

Translated title:
(Jia ting jian shi)

Languages:
Mandarin

Subtitles:
English

Country of origin:
China, Denmark and France

Year of production:
2024

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