Left Behind (2025)

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In China, over 69 million children have been left behind by their parents in their home villages while they migrate to big cities to survive. Qui Che (14) was left by his mother with his grandparents. He was 4 years old when his father tragically took his own life due to their financial situation. He grew up lonely with unbearable burdens to help his grandparents with farm work. He vents his difficulties by writing diaries that provide a glimpse into his inner world. His story reveals a personal journey filled with emotional, familial, and societal challenges, especially the absence of his mother, who returns home once in three years. The film is a microcosm of the universal migration tendencies around the world.

Director: Shosh Shlam
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date:
Country: Israel, China, Germany
Language: 普通话
Original Language: he
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Left Behind about?
In China, over 69 million children have been left behind by their parents in their home villages while they migrate to big cities to survive. Qui Che (14) was left by his mother with his grandparents. He was 4 years old when his father tragically took his own life due to their financial situation. He grew up lonely with unbearable burdens to help his grandparents with farm work. He vents his difficulties by writing diaries that provide a glimpse into his inner world. His story reveals a personal journey filled with emotional, familial, and societal challenges, especially the absence of his mother, who returns home once in three years. The film is a microcosm of the universal migration tendencies around the world.
Who directed Left Behind?
Left Behind was directed by Shosh Shlam.
How long is Left Behind?
Left Behind has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
What genre is Left Behind?
Left Behind is a Documentary film.
Where was Left Behind produced?
Left Behind was produced in Israel, China, Germany.