As the Water Flows
翠湖
A film by Bian Zhuo | Winner, Best Film (Asian New Talent), SIFF
"I wanted to share a story of reconciliation and find the soft, hopeful power of love."
「我想分享一個關於和解的故事,找到愛的溫柔而充滿希望的力量。」
— Bian Zhuo, Director | 導演:卞卓
As the Water Flows is not just a movie—it is a love letter to Kunming. Filmed on location at the iconic Green Lake (翠湖), the film captures the quiet beauty of everyday life in this vibrant city.
《翠湖》不僅僅是一部電影,更是一封寫給昆明的情書。影片在標誌性的翠湖實地取景,捕捉了這座充滿活力的城市日常生活中的靜謐之美。
Through intimate storytelling and stunning cinematography, director Bian Zhuo invites audiences to experience the rhythms of Kunming: the morning tai chi by the lake, the warmth of family meals, and the unspoken bonds that connect generations.
通過細膩的敘事和精美的攝影,導演邊卓邀請觀眾體驗昆明的節奏:湖邊的晨間太極、家庭聚餐的溫暖,以及連接幾代人的無言紐帶。
Three Generations by the Water
翠湖邊三代人
The film follows Xie Shuwen, a retired professor living by Green Lake, as he navigates the quiet tides of aging and family. It is a portrait of ordinary Kunming life—family dinners, the sound of the park, and the unsaid bonds that hold us together.
影片講述了退休教授謝書文在翠湖邊的生活,他在歲月和家庭的靜謐潮汐中前行。這是一幅昆明普通生活的畫卷——家庭聚餐、公園的聲音,以及將我們緊緊相連的無言紐帶。
Set against the backdrop of one of Kunming's most beloved landmarks, As the Water Flowsis a meditation on time, memory, and the enduring strength of family. It is a Kunming family story, told with tenderness and authenticity.
以昆明最受歡迎的地標之一為背景,《翠湖》是對時間、記憶和家庭持久力量的沉思。這是一個昆明家庭的故事,以溫柔和真實的方式講述。
Scenes from the movie: The beauty of everyday life in Kunming.