In collaboration with Modern Films, the UK distributor of “Return to Dust”, we will be hosting an exclusive online screening of the film from Friday, 9 December.

RETURN TO DUST

DRAMA | CHINESE w ENG SUBS | 133 MIN

ONLINE PREMIERE

Tender tale on the transformative nature of love.

Humble, unassuming Ma and timid Cao have been cast off by their families and forced into an arranged marriage. They have to combine their strength and build a home to survive. In the face of much adversity, an unexpected bond begins to blossom, as both Ma and Cao, uniting with Earth’s cycles, create a haven for themselves in which they can thrive.

DIRECTOR: Li Ruijun
WRITER: Li Ruijun
CAST: Wu Renlin, Hai Qing
COUNTRY OF PRODUCTION: China

The online screening ticket will go on sales from 9 December, you will have 48 hours to finish watching the film after your purchase. We hope you will enjoy the screening!
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Stills from RETURN TO DUST

'Return to Dust'

“A GORGEOUS, QUIETLY AFFECTING FILM THAT FINDS AN
UNASSUMING BEAUTY IN THIS SIMPLE LIFE”
★★★★

— THE OBSERVER

“RURAL CHINESE LOVE STORY HUMS WITH EMOTIONAL TRUTH”
★★★★

— FINANCIAL TIMES

“AN ELEGIAC LOVE STORY”
★★★★

— LITTLE WHITE LIES

“SUCH SENSORIAL IMAGERY BEAUTIFULLY EVOKES A
QUIETLY PROFOUND CONNECTION TO THE LAND AGAINST ALL ODDS”
★★★★

— THE GUARDIAN

“TENDER, UNDERSTATED SCENES”
★★★★

— THE TIMES

“A MEDITATIVE EXPERIENCE”
★★★★★

— EASTERN KICKS