风流一代

Caught by the Tides blends fiction and documentary, weaving past films, unused footage, and new sequences into a fluid narrative that traverses past, present, and an imminent future in transition. Shot over 23 years and driven more by music than dialogue, the film follows Qiaoqiao as she searches for her lost lover, Bin. Her unwavering longing stands in stark contrast to the rapidly changing landscape of modern China. Anchored by Zhao’s understated yet powerful performance, Jia’s direction captures the evolution of people and society, offering a profound meditation on memory, time, and the enduring grip of the past. (CiLENS)