When does the screening of It's OK take place?

The screening begins on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 7:30 PM and is expected to end at around 10:00 PM.

Where will It's OK be shown?

The film will be screened at the projector of Gasteig HP8, Hans-Preißinger-Straße 8, 81379 Munich.

How much does admission cost?

Admission to the opening event of the 14th Chinese Film Festival Munich is free.

How long is the film?

It's OK has a runtime of 118 minutes.

In which language will the film be shown?

The film will be shown in the original version with English subtitles.

What is It's OK about?

Xu Ke is facing an urgent gynecological surgery when the unexpected visit of her mother Hu Chunrong leads to conflicts and new approaches between the two.

It's OK opens Munich's Film Festival with a touching story about family

Name: It's OK – Opening film of the 14th Chinese Film Festival Munich
Start: 2026-11-05T19:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-05T22:00:00+01:00
Location: Gasteig HP8, Projektor

Between Light and Shadow: It's OK opens the Chinese Film Festival Munich

With the drama "It's OK", the 14th Chinese Film Festival Munich begins on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at the Gasteig HP8. The Chinese film by director YANG Lina combines emotional family conflicts with comical moments and opens a festival season that presents new perspectives on Chinese life, relationships, and societal change.

When Mother and Daughter Meet

The focus is on Xu Ke, who is about to undergo an urgent gynecological surgery. The surprising visit of her mother Hu Chunrong throws the carefully planned routine off balance. Under one roof, different generations, experiences, and value systems collide.

Drama with Fine Comedic Timing

"It's OK" tells of closeness, silence, and the search for a new way of connecting with one another. Instead of grand gestures, the film focuses on everyday situations, whose emotional tension gradually intensifies. Between conflicts and cautious approaches, moments of dry humor, warmth, and surprising lightness arise.

A Festival Character Kickoff

The screening is part of the 14th Chinese Film Festival Munich, which presents current productions from the Chinese-speaking world under the motto "Between Light and Shadow, Encountering China". The program includes nine films from various genres and particularly focuses on family, love, loss, self-determination, and new beginnings. The films are generally shown in the original version with English subtitles.

Cinematic Precision in the Projector

The 118-minute film unfolds its impact in the cinema hall of the projector in Gasteig HP8. Precise observations, restrained staging and imagery, as well as the interplay between emotional tension and comedic relief give the opening film its unique tone.

Conclusion: An Emotional Festival Start

"It's OK" promises a multifaceted kickoff for a film festival that makes Chinese contemporary life visible from different perspectives. Those who appreciate emotional family stories, societal issues, and cinema with fine humor will experience an impressive start to four days of Chinese film culture at Gasteig HP8. Admission to the opening event is free.