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202329 minPGdocumentary

Upon that River

202329 minPGdocumentary

A family photo album reveals a history of regional migration and social change from a hundred years ago.

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A family photo album reveals a history of regional migration and social change from a hundred years ago.

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Dino Zhang

Dino Zhangdirector

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A family member narrates a photo album that reveals a century-old history of migration. The story unfolds against a backdrop of social changes that shaped regional movement. Nostalgia for the past intertwines with memories of old photographs. The film captures the protagonist's reflections as they confront their family's history and the emotions tied to it. "Upon that River" runs for 29 minutes and presents a personal look at the connections between memory and identity.

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