The feature debut of writer/director Lin Jianjie, Brief History of a Family sees a
middle-class Chinese family plunged into turmoil when they take in their
son's mysterious new friend. The young man's presence opens old wounds and
reveals long-hidden family secrets.
The film stars Zu Feng, Guo Keyu, Sun Xilun and Lin Muran.
Brief History of a Family is in UK cinemas from March 21st
and Irish cinemas from March 26th.
Check out the trailer and poster below.
The official synopsis reads:
Charismatic Wei and quiet Shuo became fast friends after an accident at school. Soon Shuo is a frequent guest at Wei’s family home, but as he embeds himself deeper into their lives, cracks begin to show. The perfect family have old wounds and dark secrets that cannot stay hidden.