Xue Yun
Absence
Lang WU
Yu returns to hometown on Hainan Island after ten years in prison, and tries to rekindle his relationship with former lover, Hong. Hongâs plan to buy an apartment forces them to face predicaments in sight while tenacious perseverance empowers them to carry on with their lives and make up for each otherâs absence.
Berlinale â Encounters Competition 2023
New Directors/New Films Hong Kong IFF Firebird Competition
Jeonju International Competition
STARRING
Kang-Sheng Lee
Meng LI
Renke
WRITER
Lang WU
DIRECTOR
Lang WU
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Xu DENG
SOUND
Danfeng LI
FILM EDITING
Yanan Qin
MUSIC
Ke Ding
PRODUCTION
Shanghai Turan Movie
SALES
Rediance
Lang WU
Born in 1991, Wu Lang is a Chinese director. After graduating from college with a degree in Sculpture, he has actively engaged in teaching, documentary and commercials. In 2021, his short film ABSENCE was nominated for Best Short Film at the 74th Cannes and the 33rd Palm Springs International Film Festival, and won Best Short Film at the 22nd Milan International Film Festival.
FILMOGRAPHY
2021 : Absence (short)