The Home in the Tree (2019)

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"The Home in the Tree" transports viewers to a central Shaanxi plain village in the late 1990s, a time when primary school students were stringently judged by their academic performance. Amidst this grade-focused environment, BaWang Chaoguo, a young student, struggles to meet the high expectations placed upon him. His vivid imagination, however, offers a unique escape from the pressures of the classroom.

BaWang Chaoguo finds solace and profound freedom in "The Home in the Tree," a secret, imaginative sanctuary he creates or discovers. This hidden haven, high above the everyday village life, becomes his personal world, a place where he can dream, explore, and escape the relentless demands for good grades. The film delves into his journey as he navigates the academic pressures of school and the comforting allure of his arboreal retreat. It's a poignant exploration of childhood, the vital importance of imagination, and finding one's true identity beyond societal judgments in a rapidly changing world.

Country: Chinese

Status: Completed

Released: 2019

Genre:Comedy; Family; Romance