Summer Palace

"Summer Palace" is a powerful drama that explores the tumultuous lives of two young students in 1980s Beijing. The film follows Yu Hong, a determined and passionate young woman from a small village, as she navigates her intense romance with fellow student Zhou Wei amidst the backdrop of the Tiananmen Square protests and massacre. Spanning over a decade, the film delves into the disillusionment of these idealistic youth and their struggles with love, identity, and society, resulting in a poignant and haunting portrayal of youthful disillusionment and the long-lasting consequences of revolutionary fervor.