Summer Palace

Overview

Yu Hong embarks on a journey from her rural hometown to pursue her studies at a university in Beijing. There, she becomes entangled in a passionate and tumultuous romance with a fellow student. As their relationship deepens, the political climate shifts dramatically with the onset of the 1989 student riots, drastically impacting their lives and future. The chaos surrounding them forces both to confront their desires and the harsh realities of their world, intertwining personal and political upheaval in a poignant exploration of love and loss during a pivotal moment in history.