A River Under the Scorching Sun to Premiere on August 28, Exploring Love and Reality on Qixi Festival

　　The realistic romantic film A River Under the Scorching Sun is set to premiere on August 28, offering a sweet cinematic experience for audiences on the Qixi Festival. Selected for the Market Screening at the 11th Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF), the film garnered widespread attention and praise from industry guests during its screening at the festival. This Qixi Festival, A River Under the Scorching Sun will reach a broader audience and undergo their evaluation.

　　The film tells the story of Qin Fen (played by Ning Huanyu), who leaves his hometown to raise money for a wedding dowry but inadvertently falls into a pyramid scheme trap. He struggles to survive amidst violence and brainwashing, while desperately concealing the truth to protect his love. Meanwhile, his girlfriend Li Hailang (played by Li Jiaxin) is forced to break up due to her mother's death threat, forcing her to choose painfully between societal expectations and genuine emotions. Through its dual narrative, the film offers a profound exploration of the dilemmas and choices contemporary young people face when confronting the realities of love and marriage.

　　Qin Ya, director and screenwriter, appeared at the film's premiere with lead actor Ning Huanyu, cast members Li Jiaxin, Chu Bu Hua Jie, and Li Zhencheng, as well as cinematographer Qu Xiaoyan and composer Yang Tianguang. They engaged in in-depth discussions with the audience about this sincere work that delves into the themes of reality and love.

　　When asked by an audience member about marriage and reality, lead actor Ning Huanyu shared, "I am not Qin Fen, but I also brought some of my personal perspective to the role. I believe that sincerity in a relationship is never a problem." Actress Li Jiaxin added at the scene, "The betrothal gift symbolizes 'a gift of good fortune' - it should originally represent something beautiful, not a price tag. Growing together in a relationship is what truly matters." One audience member expressed to the creators, "The film's portrayal of pursuing true love against all odds in the context of the 2008 era is truly moving. This Qixi Festival is the perfect time for everyone to go to the cinema and watch this movie."