West by Northwest

Qu Jianhui returns to his hometown village after his father's death. In the old house, he discovers diaries kept by his mother, who disappeared twenty years earlier. The pages reveal a story of love, separation, and silent waiting. This slow immersion into the past becomes Jianhui's journey toward self-understanding, where every artifact holds a key to family secrets. The 2026 drama explores themes of memory, duty, and unspoken emotions, unfolding against the backdrop of provincial China, where time flows differently. The film balances personal drama with meditative cinema, inviting the viewer to participate in a quiet revelation.