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202386 minPGdocumentary

The Moments

202386 minPGdocumentary

A 30-year-old man in Beijing faces a sudden cancer diagnosis while his father deals with personal loss and family struggles.

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A 30-year-old man in Beijing faces a sudden cancer diagnosis while his father deals with personal loss and family struggles.

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Kong Weinengdirector

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A 30-year-old man in Beijing faces a sudden cancer diagnosis, disrupting his plans for a bright future after graduation and a recent wedding. At the same time, his father, a farmer, deals with personal loss, including the death of his own father and his wife's struggles. Through their conversations, the father and son reflect on life, death, fate, and dreams. Their discussions reveal the weight of their shared experiences during a challenging year.

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