The Joys and Sorrows of Young Yuguo

In "The Joys and Sorrows of Young Yuguo", 16-year-old Yuguo embarks on a poignant journey from his Chinese home to the rugged Carpathian Mountains in Romania, driven by an unlikely passion for Eastern European romantic poetry. A powerful coming-of-age tale, this short film captures the beauty and isolation of youth as Yuguo navigates the unknown with unbridled curiosity. With nothing but his convictions to guide him, Yuguo's pilgrimage becomes a symbol of self-discovery and artistic expression.