The Watchman (2024)
Watchman Guangdong and his wife Baoyan have devoted their lives to their only son, Zhaohang. When he leaves China to pursue a music career at the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre, the couple must confront the emotional void his absence creates. Through phone calls, they try to guide Zhaohang from afar, but his journey is shaped by both his deep desire to please his beloved father and his own personal ambition.
Director: Lou Du Pontavice, Victoire Bonin
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: June 30, 2024
Screenplay
- Lou Du Pontavice (Scenario Writer)
- Victoire Bonin (Scenario Writer)
Music: Camille El Bacha
Cinematography: Victoire Bonin
Editing: Tom Denoyette
Production: Hutong Productions, Centre Vidéo de Bruxelles
Country: Belgium, France
Language: English, 普通话
Original Language: zh
Keywords
leaving one's family, family relationships, relentless pursuit of one's dreams
More Films by Director: Lou Du Pontavice, Victoire Bonin
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Watchman about?
- Watchman Guangdong and his wife Baoyan have devoted their lives to their only son, Zhaohang. When he leaves China to pursue a music career at the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre, the couple must confront the emotional void his absence creates. Through phone calls, they try to guide Zhaohang from afar, but his journey is shaped by both his deep desire to please his beloved father and his own personal ambition.
- Who directed The Watchman?
- The Watchman was directed by Lou Du Pontavice, Victoire Bonin.
- How long is The Watchman?
- The Watchman has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is The Watchman?
- The Watchman is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Watchman produced?
- The Watchman was produced in Belgium, France.