Agitation (2019)

Other name: 激蕩, Agitate, Roaring Waves

Description:

Agitation chronicles the turbulent twenty-year journey of three Lu siblings, beginning in the dynamic 1990s Shanghai. Growing up within the intimate confines of a traditional Shanghai alley, their lives become inextricably linked to the city's explosive economic turmoil. As Shanghai undergoes unprecedented transformation around them, the siblings navigate a world of evolving values, stark new opportunities, and immense personal challenges.

Each sibling embarks on a distinct path, confronting professional aspirations, fractured relationships, and the relentless pull of a changing society. The film meticulously explores the complex choices they make, leading to both triumphs and heartbreaks. It's a gripping narrative about family bonds tested by time and the profound emotional and social agitation brought forth by a nation in rapid evolution, showcasing how individual destinies are forged amidst a city's dramatic reinvention.

Country: Chinese

Status:Ongoing

Released: 2019

Genre:life; Romance