Question 1

Why did the production of Crosscurrent stop and restart?

Accepted Answer

The first shooting started in January 2012 on film and spent the budget by March, forcing a halt. After securing funds, the second shooting started in October 2013 using digital, and the film was completed.

Question 2

How did the Berlin International Film Festival version differ from the final theatrical cut?

Accepted Answer

The 116-minute Berlin version was a rough cut at 2K with many monologues. After the festival, the film was scanned at 4K, re-cut, and many monologues were deleted, resulting in a 115-minute final version.

Question 3

Which actor passed away between the two shooting periods?

Accepted Answer

Hualin Jiang, who played the old helmsman, passed away between the two shooting periods.

Question 4

What is the synopsis of Crosscurrent?

Accepted Answer

A voyage between a woman searching for the meaning of life and a man holding a book of poems on the longest river of Mainland China.

Question 5

At which film festivals was Crosscurrent featured in 2016?

Accepted Answer

Crosscurrent was featured at the Berlin International Film Festival, Golden Horse Film Festival, and Vancouver International Film Festival in 2016.

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