And the Spring Comes (2007 Film)

And the Spring Comes (Chinese: 立春; pinyin: Lì Chūn) is a 2007 Chinese drama film directed by Gu Changwei and written by Li Qiang. The narrative explores the lives and unfulfilled aspirations of individuals living in a provincial town in China.

Promotional poster for the film And the Spring Comes

Plot

The story centers on Wang Cailing (played by Wenli Jiang), a music teacher who harbors dreams of pursuing a career in Beijing. Her life intersects with several other residents, including a painter named Huang Sibao (Guangjie Li) and a ballet instructor named Mr. Hu (Jiao Gang). The film depicts the emotional challenges and social pressures faced by these characters as they struggle to reconcile their personal ambitions with their reality in a small town.

Production and Release

The film was directed by Gu Changwei. It held its premiere on October 23, 2007, at the Rome Film Festival and was subsequently released theatrically in China on April 10, 2008. The film has a runtime of 94 minutes and is produced in Mandarin.

Cast

Wenli Jiang as Wang Cailing
Jiao Gang as Mr. Hu
Guangjie Li as Huang Sibao
Yajie Wang
Guohua Wu as Zhou Yu
Zhang Yao as Gao Beibei
Xuan Dong as neighbor