The Enigma of Arrival
Directed by
Song Wen

After many years, a group of college friends reunite. They have not seen each other since the disappearance of Dondong, a girl they all secretly fancied. The circumstances of her disappearance caused the end of their friendship. A lot has remained unsaid. Until now.
- "‘The Enigma of Arrival’ is a dreamy dramatic thriller. Award-winning editor Yang Hongyu, whose past work includes Angels Wear White, Berlinale winner Black Coal, Thin Ice and John Woo’s Red Cliff, delivers another hit. "
- "This film combines a naturalistic depiction of young people’s lives in China with an engaging crime/mystery drama in a way that is well worth watching."
- "The Enigma of Arrival is filled with suspense and drama."
- "A melancholy ode to ruined friendship and the nostalgia of bygone adolescent possibility, Enigma of Arrival is a suitably abstract effort from the founder of the XINING FIRST International Film Festival and signals a bold new voice on the Chinese indie scene."
Awards & Recognition
Official Selection
Beijing Int'l. Film Festival
Beijing Int'l. Film Festival
Official Selection
Busan Int'l. Film Festival
Busan Int'l. Film Festival
Official Selection
Singapore Chinese Film Festival
Singapore Chinese Film Festival
Official Selection
Asian Film Festival Barcelona
Asian Film Festival Barcelona