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Reel Talk with a Shanghai Dreamer

Fang, a 30-year-old hospital guard in Shanghai, dreams of relic restoration, but limited opportunities dim his passion. His small flat overflows with books, burdening his parents. A chance encounter with a friend and a film director rekindles his hope. Filmed over six years by young female independent filmmaker Qin Xiaoyue, Nest is a debut documentary that captures the visionary spirit of a new generation of Chinese filmmakers, offering poignant insights into the clash between personal ambition and familial expectations within a 30-square-meter apartment in Shanghai. (CL)

QIN Xiaoyue is an independent documentary filmmaker based in Shanghai, dedicated to making films that drive positive social change.