Dream On
我们为何要做梦
Synopsis
A commercial short film co-presented by FIRST Film Festival and Vivo, revolves around the protagonist Zhuang Shu in director's previous TV mini-series "Why Try to Change Me Now", focusing on the northwestern small city of Qingcheng in the 1990s, telling the story of the unexpected encounter between two pairs of fathers and sons on the Spring Festival. This brief reunion made the children grow up a little. "Whether facing family responsibilities or facing the challenges of life, we are still led by the universal desire of 'dreaming'. Dreams are the instinct of existence and also guide us to our truest self." Director Zhang Dalei explained the meaning of the title.
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2025第47屆金穗影展觀摩影片｜我們為何要做夢 Dream On
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-03-27
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Shanghai International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zhang Dalei
- Screenplay & Story
- Zhang Dalei
- Original Title
- 我们为何要做梦
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zhang Dalei
Zhang Dalei
Zhang Dalei
Department Leadership Roster
Zhang Dalei
Director
Zhang Dalei
Writer
Zhang Dalei
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Dream On.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dream On
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What is Dream On about?
A commercial short film co-presented by FIRST Film Festival and Vivo, revolves around the protagonist Zhuang Shu in director's previous TV mini-series "Why Try to Change Me Now", focusing on the northwestern small city of Qingcheng in the 1990s, telling the story of the unexpected encounter between two pairs of fathers and sons on the Spring Festival. This brief reunion made the children grow up a little. "Whether facing family responsibilities or facing the challenges of life, we are still led by the universal desire of 'dreaming'. Dreams are the instinct of existence and also guide us to our truest self." Director Zhang Dalei explained the meaning of the title.
Who directed Dream On?
Dream On was directed by Zhang Dalei.
Who stars in Dream On?
The principal cast of Dream On includes Dong Baoshi, Zheng Haosen, Liu Guancheng, Dong Zijian.
When was Dream On released and how long is it?
Dream On was released in 2024 with a total runtime of Unknown.