Wu Renlin

Humble, unassuming Ma and timid Cao have been cast off by their families and forced into an arranged marriage. They have to combine their strength and build a home to survive. In the face of much adversity, an unexpected bond begins to blossom, as both Ma and Cao, uniting with Earth's cycles, create a haven for themselves in which they can thrive.

Ma Zhanwang and Xueqin, who had been in love for many years, finally got married after going through many twists and turns. They led a happy life and their business was prosperous. However, Zhanwang's sudden health change made him start to think anew about the future of his wife, children and elderly family members. Zhanwang insisted on using his own way to practice and continue his boundless love for his family.

Serenely resigned to his impending death but deeply afraid at the prospect of being cremated, an elderly carpenter seeks to have his last wishes carried out in this gentle, beautifully realized drama from director Li Ruijin. (TIFF)