© filmstill Whispers in May
Society
Female Lens
Berlin Premiere
Whispers in May
Dongnan Chen / Hong Kong, Netherlands, South Korea, Sweden / 2026 / 95 min
In the remote Liangshan Mountains of China, 14-year-old Qihuo sets out with her friends in search of a traditional skirt that marks her transition into adulthood. This simple, common journey unfolds into a poetic coming-of-age story about friendship, cultural expectations, and the tension between childhood and growing up. In a world shaped by poverty, where many are forced to take on responsibility too early, Qihuo clings to the freedom of youth, trying to delay the inevitable just a little longer.
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| Year | 2026 |
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| Production Countries | Hong Kong, Netherlands, South Korea, Sweden |
| Runtime | 95 min |
| FSK | Not rated |
| Language | Nuosu |
| Subtitle | English |
| Premiere Status | Berlin Premiere |
| Director | Dongnan Chen |
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| Producers | Jia Zhao, Kay Xu |