SPONSORED BY MONA AND GORDON JENNINGS

An amazing first film from Xuan Liu, BLOOM is a richly layered, poetic love story that takes place in late 1990s Beijing, when drastic social and economic transformation is taking place. Uniquely told through conversations between Mu Ke and his younger self, it weaves together memories, disillusions and hope. Gorgeous cinematography and superb acting help elevate this film into the realm of great art. TRAILER

Director: Xuan Liu

Writer: Xuan Liu

Producer: Ali Yang and Yukun Zhang

Cast: Xihe Ding, Liting Jin, Xiaoran Tang, Jiang Xu

Filmmaker Suggested Food Pairing : “Coffee at a place that’s quiet or near the ocean”