Shower

Shower

1999 · 92 min · ZH · PG-13 · 7.0 (57 votes)
Dir. Zhang Yang · Starring Zhu Xu, Pu Cunxin, Jiang Wu, Li Ding, Feng Shun, He Bing
ComedyDrama

An aged father and his younger, mentally challenged son have been working hard every day to keep the bathhouse running for a motley group of regular customers. When his elder son, who left years ago to seek his fortune in the southern city of Shenzhen, abruptly returns one day, it once again puts under stress the long-broken father-son ties. Presented as a light-hearted comedy, Shower explores the value of family, friendship, and tradition.

VIBE

A tender, character-driven drama about the quiet dignity of everyday life. It feels like a warm hug, exploring the enduring bonds of family and community against the backdrop of a changing world. A truly grounding experience.

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