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Return to Dust (Chinese: 隐入尘烟; pinyin: Yǐn rù chényān) is a Chinese drama film written and directed by Li Ruijun. It had its world premiere at the 2022 Berlinale. The film, which runs to 133 minutes, is mainly spoken in a rural Gansu dialect.
Jul 8, 2022 · A love story of a crippled woman and a poor man in a rural village facing social and economic changes. The film explores the themes of tradition, modernity, and human resilience in a realistic and expressive style.
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- Drama
- Ruijun Li
- 2022-07-08
Jul 21, 2023 · A review of a Chinese film by Li Ruijun about a rural couple facing hardship and change. The film explores themes of poverty, marriage, and identity with a poetic and realistic style.
Jul 21, 2023 · Return to Dust is a 2022 film about two outcasts who are forced into an arranged marriage in rural China. The film has mixed reviews from critics and audiences, and is available to rent or buy online.
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- Wu Renlin
- Ruijun Li
- Beijing J.Q. Spring Pictures
Jul 20, 2023 · With superb performances by Wu Renlin and Hai Qing, “Dust” tells the story of Youtie and Guiying, middle-aged strangers pushed into an arranged marriage by families looking mostly to offload them.
- 131 min
- Austin Considine
Oct 31, 2022 · Mon 31 Oct 2022 03.00 EDT. S et in his home province of Gansu, Li Ruijun’s golden-hued film is a heartbreaking tale of love and resilience in the face of societal indifference and change.
