Above the Dust (2024)

Above the Dust 2024 / 沃土 2024 / Wo Tu , Chen Ai Zhi Shang , Chen Ai Fei Yang , 尘埃之上 , 尘埃飞扬

Ten-year-old Wo Tu dreams of having a water pistol like the other boys in his village. Even though his father promised, he fails to bring one back with him from the city. But there is one hope for Wo Tu: his dying grandfather assures him that he will grant his wish once he becomes a ghost. After his death, the old man visits the boy in his dreams and initiates a treasure hunt. Soon, the boundaries between reality and dreams, past and present, become increasingly blurred. Spanning three generations of a family in rural China, the film also paints a portrait of their profound love for the land. (Source: berlinale.de) ~~ Release Date: Feb 17, 2024 (Festival)