The 35th China Golden Rooster Awards
Individual Nominations
- Best Supporting ActorYang Chengcheng
- Best Directorial DebutYang Chengcheng
Synopsis
In a small mountain village called Moxika, a boy named Qunpei is drawn to a tablet computer owned by a visiting trader. Unable to resist the temptation, he strikes a deal to trade a wild groundhog for it. When the trader is about to take the groundhog away, Qunpei regrets the deal and sets out with his friends on a rescue plan.
Jury Citation
With lively camera work full of childlike fun, Goodbye Groundhog tells the story of two Tibetan boys who rescue a groundhog. Under the theme of harmony between people and animals, it highlights children's innocence and kindness. The story is clear, the pace smooth and brisk, and the performances simple and natural, giving the film strong artistic expressiveness overall. Winner of Best Children's Film.
Film Information
Director
Yang Chengcheng
Genre:
Drama | Children
Starring:
Yang Chengcheng | Suonan Ladan | Baima Zhuodeng | Zhaxi Ji | Qin Weiwei
Country/Region:
Chinese Mainland
Language:
Mandarin
Running Time:
83 min
