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201390 minPGdocumentary

Fallen City

201390 minPGdocumentary

Three survivors from Beichuan recount their experiences following the devastating 2008 earthquake that destroyed their town and changed their lives.

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Three survivors from Beichuan recount their experiences following the devastating 2008 earthquake that destroyed their town and changed their lives.

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Zhao Qidirector

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Beichuan, a mountain city in China, faced devastation after the 2008 earthquake. The film follows three survivors as they navigate the aftermath of the disaster. Each person shares their experience of loss and the challenge of rebuilding their lives. Zhao Qi directs this 90-minute documentary, which captures the physical and emotional toll of the earthquake on the community. The stories reveal the struggle to find hope amid the ruins of their former homes.

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