Xiaohongshu
Join us at UCL East Community Cinema for a special screening of Bitter Sweet Ballad, an acclaimed documentary exploring youth, migration and the transformative power of music.
Directed by Liang Junjian, the film follows four choir students at Beijing Dandelion Middle School, a school established for the children of migrant workers. Through their daily lives, rehearsals and performances, the documentary offers an intimate look at their experiences, exploring themes of education, belonging and the role of music in their lives.
Recognised at the FIRST International Film Festival and Shanghai International Film Festival, Bitter Sweet Ballad offers a moving portrait of young people finding their voices through music.
Following the screening, audiences will have the opportunity to watch exclusive video materials from the filmmakers, offering further insight into the film's production and artistic vision.
Presented as part of Green Ray's Spring Quartet programme, celebrating Asian cinema and cross-cultural exchange.