SOME RAIN MUST FALL
SYNOPSIS
40-year-old housewife Cai has lost track of who she is and who she wants to be. During one of her daughter’s basketball matches, she inadvertently injures an elderly woman. This seemingly trivial event is a catalyst for a life spinning out of control, as past events resurface while she moves into an unknown future.
Festival Publicity - Tribeca Festival
North American Premiere
China, USA, France, Singapour - Drama - 98 mins - 2024
Directed by Qiu Yang - Produced by Jeremy Chua, Mike Goodridge, Alex Lo, Mélissa Malinbaum, Lin Fan and Darcy Xi Wang International Sales: Goodfellas
Official Selections: Berlin International Film Festival 2024, Tribeca Festival 2024
Awards: Best Performance Award for Yu Aier and Best Cinematography Award for Constanze Schmitt (Tribeca Festival 2024), Special Jury Award (Berlin International Film Festival 2024)
IN THE PRESS…
"Minimalist storytelling is full of atmosphere and foreboding.”
“A cryptic character story that allows for as many interpretations as there are viewers, but the high-quality craft will keep them in their seats...”
“Qiu Yang delivers a visually striking and emotionally charged domestic drama...”