In a stifling mise en scène that leaves no room for spontaneity, affection or rebellion, father, mother and daughter perform their rigid roles. Each follows their own script, out of sync and devoid of actual interaction. Their evocative choreography reveals small neuroses, fractures in the façade.
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Dean Wei Director · Shiyu Liu Writer
First release January 31, 2026 · Produced in China · Original title 环岛
Production
NOWNESS
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China
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Original title
环岛
Original language
Chinese
Spoken on screen
Chinese
Release dates
Netherlands · January 31, 2026
Premiere · International Film Festival Rotterdam
No release date listed for United States.
South Korea
April 24, 2026 · Premiere · Busan International Short Film Festival
Taiwan
April 25, 2026 · Premiere · Golden Harvest Film Festival
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