Private Project

A Stroke of Life

Story Synopsis is a heartfelt film that tells the touching story of a group of elderly friends who, despite their advanced age, continue to pursue their artistic dreams. Zhao Ming, Li Hui, Zhang Hong, and Chen Lixin plan an "escape" from a nursing home to attend a fan meeting, where they reunite with leader Jingjing and relive the passion and camaraderie of their youth. Music reignites their love for performance, and their reunion with Li Yuting prompts deep reflections on the meaning of life. Through their interactions, the film showcases the power of friendship and music, emphasizing the importance of cherishing the present amid life's uncertainties.

  • Jiaxiang Kang
    Director
    Funeral of Grandpa Xia,White Sheet,Wild Chrysanthemum
  • Jiaxiang Kang
    Writer
    Funeral of Grandpa Xia,White Sheet,Wild Chrysanthemum
  • Jiaxiang Kang
    Producer
    Funeral of Grandpa Xia,White Sheet,Wild Chrysanthemum
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    故事梗概
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Feature
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 31 minutes 51 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 21, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    China
  • Country of Filming:
    China
  • Language:
    Chinese
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:6
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Jiaxiang Kang

Funeral of Grandpa Xia
Short film unit of the 34th Hong Kong International Film Festival(2010)

White Sheet
Shenzhen Fringe Festival (2013)

Wild Chrysanthemum
Vancouver ChineseFilm Festival (2019)
(NVIFF AWARDS)(2019)
BEST ASIANFEATUREFILM>
Best Actress
Best producer
Best Director
MADRID International Film Festival (2019)

The smell of memory
EAST Europe International Film Festival (2019)

Best Original Screenplay of a Short Foreign Language Film
Best Cinematography in a foreign Language Film

Corner with Hope
Film Fest International Rome (2022)

Best Foreign Language Feature Film
Best Foreign Language Film Director
Best Actor in Foreign Language Film
Best Original Drama
Best Foreign Language Film Editing

Film Fest International Paris(2022)
Best Foreign Language Film
Best Actor
Best Director

Winner of the 6th Pingyao International Film Exhibition - Developing Unit

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