BRIEF HISTORY OF A FAMILY | China, France, Denmark, Qatar | 2024 | 99’

Synopsis

After a high school incident, Wei, an outgoing boy from a middle-class family, and Shuo, his quiet, perceptive classmate, are mysteriously drawn into each other’s lives. Wei introduces Shuo to his parents—his cell biologist father and former flight attendant mother—who welcome Shuo despite his troubled background. As Shuo integrates into their home, he uncovers unspoken family secrets, unmet expectations, and buried emotions. A tragic event soon brings past wounds and present fears to light, shaking their seemingly comfortable existence.