The City of the Family (2018)

Other name: Na Zuo Cheng Zhe Jia Ren, 那座城这家人

Description:

The City of the Family tells an emotional story set in Tangshan after a devastating 1976 earthquake. Wang Da Ming, miraculously saved from the rubble after days, awakens to the horrific news that his pregnant wife and father did not survive. Overwhelmed by profound grief, he lives in a city where every household mourns immeasurable losses. His path crosses with Yang Ai, an orphaned ceramic factory worker whose sister also lost her family, except for her mute youngest son. Drawn together by shared trauma and a deep need for connection, Wang Da Ming and Yang Ai slowly begin to heal. Their evolving bond blossoms into an extraordinary new family, uniting two households, three generations, and diverse individuals. This powerful narrative explores how, amidst unimaginable destruction, humanity's resilience can forge a new home built on love and hope.

Country: Chinese

Status: Completed

Released: 2018

Genre:Documentary; Family