The masterpieces of mountains and seas shine on the international stage, and "Tea Brewed by Seawater" tugs at the heartstrings
In the far east, there is a magical land that is not only home to magnificent natural scenery, but also to countless touching stories. Recently, a short film produced by our land was successfully shortlisted for the 46th Moscow International Film Festival, making the world's attention focus on this ancient and vibrant land again. This short film is "What does it taste like to make tea made in seawater".
Imagine an old man quietly brewing a pot of tea in a vast tea plantation. This tea is not brewed with ordinary water, but with the deep seawater. What is the taste of this? Is it salty and astringent with a hint of sweetness, or is it bitter and revealing the precipitation of time? This short film unveils this mystery for us.
The story takes place in picturesque Yingde, Guangdong, which is famous for its tea country and is also the hometown of many overseas Chinese. On this land, there is an old employee A Jian who is about to retire. He spent his whole life on this land, however, a shipwreck forty years ago became an insignificant pain in his heart. At that time, he and his girlfriend were on a fishing boat to return to China, but when they arrived at the port, their girlfriend mysteriously disappeared. For years, Ah Jian has been searching for his girlfriend's whereabouts, but to no avail.
Today, retirement travel has become a major event in Ah Jian's life. However, when he learned that the place of his trip was actually the port where his girlfriend had disappeared, his heart was full of struggle and fear. He was afraid to face that painful memory again, but he couldn't let go of his longing for his girlfriend. This complex emotion makes people can't help but be moved.
Director Huang Wenli, with his unique perspective and delicate brushstrokes, presents this story vividly and vividly. Through Ah Jian's perspective, he allows us to see the tenacity and persistence of an ordinary person in the face of the impermanence of fate. At the same time, he also let us see the spirit of solidarity and mutual assistance shown by overseas Chinese in the face of difficulties.
The short film has not only received wide acclaim in China, but has also shone at international film festivals. It tells the most authentic stories in the simplest way and touches the hearts of countless people. When we taste the tea brewed in the sea, we seem to be able to feel Ah Jian's inner struggle and longing.
The successful shortlisting of "What Does Tea Brewed by Sea Water Taste Like" is not only an affirmation of director Huang Wenli's talent, but also a recognition of countless touching stories in our land. It allows us to see the charm and strength of Chinese films, and also makes us cherish those ordinary and real moments of life even more.
Now, the short film will be screened at the Moscow International Film Festival. We look forward to it shining on the international stage, so that more people can see our stories and feel our emotions. At the same time, we also hope that after watching this short film, every audience can leave a deep imprint in their hearts and think about those questions about love, about life, and about destiny.
So, do you also want to taste what this seawater tea tastes like? Do you also want to hear Ah Jian's story and feel his emotions? Come and leave a message in the comment area, let us share your views and feelings. Perhaps, your story can also become a beautiful landscape in our land!