Time and Tide

Description

Vee Shi, the son of an authoritarian father, confronts the emotional and financial burdens imposed by his family's dynamics after his father suffers a stroke. As his mother and sister are forced to care for the ailing patriarch, Vee questions the implications of filial duty and the legacy of a violent upbringing. His exploration of these themes reveals the deep-seated impact of patriarchy on their lives. The film is set in a remote Chinese town, where the struggles of family loyalty and the consequences of an absent father unfold. The cast includes Jian Ming, Yanjin, Liyun, and Vee Shi, who bring to life the complex relationships shaped by duty and resentment in a constrained environment.