Shanghai Daughter at Gasteig HP8: A cinematic journey to the roots
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Shanghai Daughter: A cinematic journey into the traces of the past
At the 14th Chinese Film Festival Munich, Shanghai Daughter will be shown on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the projector of Gasteig HP8. The 94-minute docufiction film by Agnis Shen Zhongmin combines personal search, family memory, and the impressive landscape of Xishuangbanna into an atmospheric cinematic experience.
A search between Shanghai and Xishuangbanna
At the center is Ming, who travels from Shanghai to Xishuangbanna. On a rubber plantation where her father once worked as a laborer, she searches for two missing acquaintances. The journey becomes an encounter with a past that is geographically far away but emotionally immediate.
Docufiction between reality and dramatic condensation
The staging moves between documentary observation and dramatic narration. Agnis Shen Zhongmin uses the search as a dramatic engine and opens the view to family ties, memory, and the question of one's own place in the world. Tropical landscapes, unexpected encounters, and a journey into the unknown shape the cinematic atmosphere.
A film in the festival program
Shanghai Daughter is part of the 14th Chinese Film Festival Munich, which presents current stories and living worlds from the Chinese-speaking world under the motto Between Light and Shadow, China meets. The films are shown in their original language with English subtitles. The screening of Shanghai Daughter starts at 2:00 PM and lasts 94 minutes.
Practical information about the stage experience at the projector
The venue Gasteig HP8 is located at Hans-Preißinger-Straße 8 in Munich. The projector is accessible by U3 via the Brudermühlstraße stop and several bus lines. The site has designated disabled parking spaces and accessible areas.
Conclusion: Cinema as a journey into a foreign and familiar world
Shanghai Daughter promises a concentrated, atmospheric cinematic experience about origins, loss, and the search for connection. Anyone wishing to discover contemporary Chinese cinema, documentary forms, and poetic dramaturgy will experience an emotional journey to Yunnan at Gasteig HP8. Secure your tickets now and experience the film live as part of the Chinese Film Festival Munich.
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