The 37th China Golden Rooster Awards
Individual Nominations
- Best Directorial DebutFeiyu (Liao Feiyu)
- Best Art DirectionXiong Hui
Synopsis
In a village deep in the mountains of Yunnan, two young sisters searching for their mother far from home and an alcoholic fruit seller overcome one obstacle after another to form a rooftop football team, each pursuing their own dream. Chasing those dreams, they hold on to the light, fight bravely to find a way out of their circumstances, and grow up against the wind.
Jury Citation
Through delicate storytelling and vivid camerawork, Rooftop Soccer tells a coming-of-age story of young dreamers who stand facing the wind on a rooftop and grow toward the sun. The performances are natural, the colors warm and the details rich, with strong audiovisual appeal. It is a fine children's film full of dreams and hope.
Film Information
Director
Feiyu (Liao Feiyu)
Genre:
Drama | Sports
Starring:
Tang Liangfeng, Tan Xinyu, Shi Junxian, Li Bin, Shi Chenxi
Country/Region:
Chinese Mainland
Language:
Mandarin
Running Time:
98 min
