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Wandering Through Life

19m Documentary 2024

寻觅三生

Set against the romantic landscapes of Dali, this poetic documentary follows the dancer known as “Phoenix” through his distinctive “Three Lives” — Survival, Living, and Vitality. Using dance as both language and medium, Phoenix embodies resilience and transformation: first compromising his true self to survive, then seeking freedom in nature, and finally weaving dance into daily life as a source of renewal.

Blending natural scenery with a poetic realist approach, the film reveals not only Phoenix’s personal rebirth but also a universal truth: though the world may “kiss us with pain,” we can still respond with song, movement, and vitality.

Cast

Dacheng Shen (Phoenix)

Director

Shuxin Guo

Writer

Shuxin Guo

Writer

Fei Wang

Producer

Rui Fang

Producer

Guangyang Xu

Producer

Jingwei Hu

Language

Chinese

Country

China

Studio

Ludong University