This section introduces contemporary Chinese directors and their striking debuts. Three films are shown in the opening month: A First Farewell (2018) by Lina Wang, The Crossing (2018) by Bai Xue, and The Silent Holy Stone (2006) by Pema Tseden. Encompassing Mandarin, Cantonese, Tibetan and Uyghur dialects and cultures, these films reflect how diverse life can be in the different regions of China.