In the northern Chinese city of Manzhouli, an elephant is said to sit and ignore the world. This mystique captivates a group of troubled individuals seeking an escape from their problems. A schoolboy, Bu, flees after pushing his bully down the stairs, while his classmate Ling runs away from her mother and falls for her teacher. Cheng, Shuai's older brother, grapples with guilt over a friend's suicide. Meanwhile, Mr. Wang, a pensioner, faces being sent to a home by his son. The film's visual mastery unfolds a suspenseful day from dawn to dusk, as the train to Manzhouli prepares to depart, entwining the fates of these characters.
An Elephant Sitting Still
A complex tapestry of lives unfolds in a bustling Chinese city as the paths of four individuals converge in unexpected ways, revealing the intricate web of relationships and experiences that shape their day.
