The Song of Spring

Chaofeng
Pan

Chaofeng Pan (1977, China). Selected filmography: The Song of Spring (Jiang mi er, 2023)

A young boy, Dorje, lives a nomadic life with his mother and dreams of owning his own horse. Despite his mother's disapproval, he and his friends embark on plans to earn as much money as possible to buy a horse. After school, they start collecting cow dung, digging up caterpillars, and even growing mushrooms. When they almost have enough money saved up, an unexpected situation arises. Dorje's dream white horse is stolen, and his mother is suddenly taken to the hospital. The whimsical desires of the adolescent boy collide with the winding paths of fate, leading Dorje to unexpected maturity. He gains courage and wisdom in the fight to save his family. Set against the backdrop of the magical scenery of the Tibetan Plateau, this positively tuned story carries a deep message.