He sacrificed himself for love, taking the fall for a crime she committed. Unable to repay him, she leaves to start anew. Years later, their estranged yet intertwined lives gradually reveal a tragic past. As one seeks redemption, the other longs for liberation. Veteran director Cai Shangjun (People Mountain, People Sea) stylizes a tragedy that could have easily felt overblown, condensing it into a delicate balance of two essential timelines. Special mention goes to Xin Zhilei, winner of the Volpi Cup at the Venice Film Festival.