Film

Waiting for You to Return

2025

Two left-behind boys: Hai Ri and Chao Lu grow up on the grasslands of Inner Mongolia. After facing family tragedies, his father’s death, mother’s illness, and grandmother’s breakdown; Hai Ri becomes distant. Arriving at his grandfather’s home, he meets Chao Lu, a kind-hearted Mongolian peer. Through shared hardship, their initial conflict evolves into deep friendship. Hai Ri matures from timid to brave, learning to protect and care. Together, they forge a bond of mutual support, reflecting themes of resilience, friendship, and the power of familial love.

Niu Niu Kai

Xu Gechunyi

Zhang Xinning

Xing Jie

Zhao Lingqi

Du He

Wang Qi

Wang Qing

Zhuang Zexi

Wang Zihan

• Jiang MinghuaDirector
• Xu ZhiyongProducer

Release date

July 6, 2025

Status

Released

Original language

Chinese