Bloom is an impressionistic sketch of longing, growth, memory and separation. The film intends to portray an experiential landscape of love and loss. Starting in late 90s Beijing, a time when drastic social and economic transformation is taking place, the film attends to the inner world of a young man Mu Ke, and unravels with the dialogue of "exchanging story" between Mu Ke and his younger self. Narratives, memories, imaginations and disillusions flow out into an ocean of pure time.

Directed by Xuan Liu, Bloom leans on a strong ensemble — Xihe Ding, Ji'ang Xu, Jin Liting — 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 drama titles of 2020.