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The story illustrates a son who studies abroad in America visits his single mom after a long separation but manages to announce his immediate departure the next day. While son struggles between protecting mom’s feelings and concealing his true intention to meet his divorced father, the curious mother finds her own child very difficult to get along.

  • Daoji Yang
    Director
  • Daoji Yang
    Writer
  • Zijian Lin
    Producer
  • Daoji Yang
    Key Cast
    "Daoji"
  • Xiaolan Zhong
    Key Cast
    "Lizhen"
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    殊途同归
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 10 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 13, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    60,000 CNY
  • Country of Origin:
    China
  • Country of Filming:
    China
  • Language:
    Chinese
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, Red
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes
  • Santa Barbara
    United States
    Santa Barbara International Film Festival
    Student 10-10-10 Mentorship and Competition
Director - Daoji Yang