Caught by the Tides

Years after her boyfriend left her for the big city and promised to bring her there after he’s settled down, a Chinese woman sets out on a journey to be reunited with him. This intimate epic follows the woman, Qiao Qiao, as she navigates years of love, loss, and longing, weaving together 22 years of footage shot by director Jia Zhangke in a poignant exploration of time's passage and human connection. Set against the backdrop of China's changing landscape, Caught by the Tides is a powerful and deeply personal film about the power of memories to shape our lives.