Embrace Again 穿过寒冬拥抱你 China, 2021, colour, 2.35:1, 123 mins. Director: Xue Xiaolu 薛晓路. Rating: 5/10. “Inspirational” light drama, about volunteers in Wuhan during the Covid lockdown, is rescued by its starry cast. STORY Wuhan city, Hubei province, central China, 24 Jan 2020. It is Chinese New Year’s Eve and, as of 10:00 the previous day, … Continue reading Review: Embrace Again (2021) →
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