The Vanishing Spring Light


1h 52m 2012

Brief Synopsis

A look at the last days of the life of Grandma Jiang who lives in the West Street in Dujiangyan City located in the Sichuan province in the southwest of China. For centuries, West Street is where generations have lived the most authentic Chinese way of life. Due to the modernization of China, these

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Foreign
Release Date
2012
Production Company
Cat&Docs ; Eyesteelfilm
Distribution Company
Kinosmith ; Kinosmith

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 52m

Synopsis

A look at the last days of the life of Grandma Jiang who lives in the West Street in Dujiangyan City located in the Sichuan province in the southwest of China. For centuries, West Street is where generations have lived the most authentic Chinese way of life. Due to the modernization of China, these particular traditions and values have been challenged, and the neighborhood is slated to be redeveloped into a tourist location. With the threat of the loss of her home looming, Matriarch Grandma Jiang suffers a stroke following a nasty fall. As her health deteriorates, conflicts within the family bubble to the surface. Here, the life of Jiang and her family is documented for the two years before they are forced to relocate.

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Foreign
Release Date
2012
Production Company
Cat&Docs ; Eyesteelfilm
Distribution Company
Kinosmith ; Kinosmith

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 52m

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Released in United States 2012