Kaili Blues

In the rain-drenched city of Kaili, a small clinic is home to two doctors who lead seemingly ghost-like lives. One of these doctors, named Chen, is haunted by his late mother's unfulfilled wish and decides to embark on a train journey in search of his estranged nephew.

Renowned filmmaker Guillermo del Toro has described the resulting film as "astonishing", highlighting its exploration of the geography of the soul through themes of time, trains, and regret. The movie features an impressive 40-minute single shot that skillfully maps out the poetic landscape of Kaili with exceptional cinematic expertise.

Critics have lauded director Bi's unique vision, comparing it to the works of cinematic geniuses like Tarkovsky, Sokurov, David Lynch, Luis Buñuel, and Apichatpong Weerasethakul. Like these acclaimed filmmakers, Bi manages to tap into the essence of what cinema can achieve - offering viewers a profound experience that transcends the mundanity of everyday life.

Peter Keough of the Boston Globe praises the film as a "tour de force", noting its ability to stir deeper consciousness and provide a glimpse into a reality beyond the ordinary. Similarly, J. Hoberman of the New York Review of Books describes it as the most elusive and memorable new movie he has seen in quite some time, drawing parallels to the works of renowned directors like Resnais, Tarkovsky, and Hou Hsiao-hsien without ever feeling derivative.

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