Above the Dust
沃土
Synopsis
Ten-year-old Wo Tu dreams of having a water pistol like other boys in his village. Even though his father promised, he fails to bring one from the city. But there is one hope for Wo Tu: his dying grandfather assures him to grant him the wish as a ghost. After his death, the old man visits the boy in his dreams, initiating a treasure hunt. Soon, the limits between reality and dream, past and present, become more and more blurred. A portrait of the profound love for the land, across three generations of a family in modern Chinese rural life.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wang Xiaoshuai
- Screenplay & Story
- Wang Xiaoshuai, Li Shijiang
- Original Score
- Juho Nurmela, Ella van der Woude
- Original Title
- 沃土
- Country of Origin
- China, Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Studios
- Lemming Film, Dongchun Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wang Xiaoshuai
Wang Xiaoshuai, Li Shijiang
Juho Nurmela, Ella van der Woude
Kim Hyun-seok
Xuan Liu
Department Leadership Roster
Wang Xiaoshuai
Director
Xuan Liu
Producer
Kim Hyun-seok
Director of Photography
Juho Nurmela
Original Music Composer
Ella van der Woude
Original Music Composer
Wang Xiaoshuai
Writer
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What is Above the Dust about?
Ten-year-old Wo Tu dreams of having a water pistol like other boys in his village. Even though his father promised, he fails to bring one from the city. But there is one hope for Wo Tu: his dying grandfather assures him to grant him the wish as a ghost. After his death, the old man visits the boy in his dreams, initiating a treasure hunt. Soon, the limits between reality and dream, past and present, become more and more blurred. A portrait of the profound love for the land, across three generations of a family in modern Chinese rural life.
Who directed Above the Dust?
Above the Dust was directed by Wang Xiaoshuai.
Who stars in Above the Dust?
The principal cast of Above the Dust includes Ouyang Wenxin, Yong Mei, Zu Feng, Jun Li, Wang Zichuan.
When was Above the Dust released and how long is it?
Above the Dust was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for Above the Dust?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Above the Dust was composed by Juho Nurmela, Ella van der Woude.