The Wind of Early Summer

"The Wind of Early Summer" is a colorful wide-screen feature film that reflects the side-by-side progress of two young men and women on the road of life after the "Gang of Four" was crushed in 1976. Yang Xiaozhen, who made a name for himself as a piano player at a young age, was in great pain because his right hand was injured and he could no longer play the piano because he worked in a scrap company. Later, with the encouragement of the young man Fu Ming, the fire of hope was rekindled in her frustrated heart...

Directed by Peng Ning, The Wind of Early Summer leans on a strong ensemble — Shen Hong, Wang Mingzhi — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 0.