Huang Yan, a terminally ill crematorium worker, accidentally mixed up two sets of ashes during her work. When she confessed the truth, neither family wanted to swap them back. Only Yao Xue, the daughter of one of the deceased, believed Huang Yan. The two embarked on a wild and absurd journey to return the ashes, where they came to understand life anew and chose to live bravely in the face of death.
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Aoqian Sun Director · Hank Lee Composer Cong Zhou Cinematographer
First release April 19, 2026 · Produced in China · Production TR.MOVIE, 北京初之影业有限公司
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Tencent Penguin Pictures
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TR.MOVIE
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北京初之影业有限公司
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Jiangxi Film Studio
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China
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余烬
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Original title
我们仅有一次的人生
Original language
Chinese
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Chinese
Release dates
China · April 19, 2026
Premiere · Beijing International Film Festival
China · November 7, 2026
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No release date listed for United States.
China
September 21, 2026 · Premiere · Silk Road International Film Festival
United Kingdom
June 3, 2026 · Premiere · SXSW London
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