May The River and Sea Flow Upward
With Chongqing as the background, this movie tells a different kind of family story between three unrelated people. The film has a time span of nearly a century and records the life trajectories of two generations and…
Set against the stunning, fog-shrouded backdrop of Chongqing, *May The River and Sea Flow Upward* is a poignant, century-spanning drama that defies simple labels. This film weaves together the lives of three unrelated individuals—a gay man, his aging father, and a mysterious young woman—to explore the quiet, resilient bonds of a chosen family. Through decades of societal change, personal loss, and unspoken love, the story traces how two generations navigate love, identity, and belonging in a culture where family ties are everything. More than a romance, it’s a soulful meditation on what it means to forge home when blood alone isn’t enough. Expect a slow-burn, emotionally layered narrative that celebrates the beauty of unconventional families and the enduring power of selfless love.