
Synopsis
Xiwen Cong presents the journey of a young woman who observes how, in her environment, emotional bonds always seem to be tinged with conflict and mutual aggression. In the midst of relationships marked by ambiguous gestures and latent violence, she seeks to understand whether affection can exist without harm.
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