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Before Next Spring

20221h 45mGen Li

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Where is home? For a group of Chinese students studying and working in Tokyo, it might be the Nankokute restaurant whose manager has been in Japan for years without ever managing to obtain a residence permit. The cook left his family in China and hasn't yet managed to have them brought over to join him and one waiter's father is sick while the other's is a violent alcoholic. An engaging fresco of everyday life with touching moments and an authentic, natural atmosphere.

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What is Before Next Spring (2022) about?

Where is home? For a group of Chinese students studying and working in Tokyo, it might be the Nankokute restaurant whose manager has been in Japan for years without ever managing to obtain a residence permit. The cook left his family in China and hasn't yet managed to have them brought over to join him and one waiter's father is sick while the other's is a violent alcoholic. An engaging fresco of…

Who stars in Before Next Spring?

Before Next Spring stars Qi Xi (Guan Wei), Xie Chengze (Li Xiaoli), Da Niu (Zhao Qingmu), Qiu Tian (Qiu Qiu), Song Ningfeng (Brother Song). The film was directed by Gen Li.

How long is Before Next Spring?

Before Next Spring has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2022.

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