Li Xingbo

Only the River Flows

1990s, Banpo Town, rural China. A woman's body is found by the river. Ma Zhe, Chief of the Criminal Police, heads up the murder investigation that leads to an obvious arrest. His superiors hurry to congratulate him, but several clues push Ma Zhe to delve deeper into the hidden behaviour of his fellow citizens.

Ripples of Life

Follows a big star who brings a film crew to her remote hometown for a shoot, and while the production is afflicted by disagreements between the crew, a bored local restaurant owner finds excitement to be the stand-in for the star.

The Best is Yet to Come

In 2003, Han Dong, a teenager who dropped out of high school, arrives at Beijing with a dream of becoming a journalist.

Striding Into the Wind

An aimless film school student goes on an ambling road trip across China in a rickety old Jeep in this charming, deeply personal road movie.

Happiness of Iberia

Introverted Tata lives with his father, grandmother, and younger sister in a mysterious and bizarre village that depends on goat milk for its livelihood. Tata is in love with Heroine, the eccentric driver of a goat milk factory, who dreams of becoming a movie star. Heroine fails to join a film-shooting expedition to the city. Tata wants desperately to help her realize her dream, but lacks the means. Heroine hears about a place called Iberia and decides to make a trip there for a party, in the hope of gaining stardom. After she leaves, Tata, with only his donkey to keep him company, becomes even lonelier. Before her departure, Heroine tells Tata a village secret related to goat milk.

Mr. Crane Is Back!

After serving a 15-year prison term, Hesan (played by Wang Jingchun) is released from prison. His parents are deceased, and his wife has remarried with their son (played by Wang Heshi). Hesan has repented and wants to live a good life in the next half of his life. He has tried several jobs, but none of them have gone well. He hears that his son is in Hainan but has changed his name. Hesan immediately decides to go there to find his son who he hasn't seen for many years.