All Ears

All Ears (2023)

不虚此行

Wen Shan is a mediocre screenwriter struggling to make a living in Beijing. Commercial projects are left undone, and his own stories fall by the wayside. He lives a stagnant life in a fast growing city. By chance, he begins to write eulogies for a living. He meets the families of the deceased, carefully observes, listens to the stories, and at last, puts pen to paper. As he restores the lives of others, he finds his own place in the city and finally realizes that ordinary people can take the center stage too.

Date of release
2023-09-09
TMDB
6.6 / 10 (14)
Runtime
1h 59m
Genres
Drama
Director
Liu Jiayin

Casting

Interesting facts

All Ears is a 2023 Chinese drama film written and directed by Liu Jiayin. It stars Hu Ge as Wen Shan, an ordinary screenwriter who, after unexpectedly making a living by writing eulogies, finds warmth through encounters with various people and ultimately discovers his own direction in life. The film was theatrically released on September 9, 2023.

Production

The film marks director Liu Jiayin's return to the big screen after 14 years. The story reflects themes of introspection, as both the protagonist and Liu herself identify as introverts who use writing as a tool to process the world around them. Rather than being a simple narrative about a profession, the film delves into human relationships and emotions through the lens of writing eulogies.

All Ears employs a documentary-style shooting technique, emphasizing realism and emotional authenticity. By utilizing a simple and naturalistic approach, the film critiques the modern short-video era, where audiences seek instant engagement but risk losing deeper meaning and connection.

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