She Sat There Like All Ordinary Ones

Synopsis

She Sat There Like All Ordinary Ones (2024) is a portrait of the adolescent and always innocent Zhuang, who accidentally takes the blame for stealing a small gun to cover up for Meng, his rebellious classmate. Just when he thought he had gotten her to accept him, she turns her back on him. Faced with such negligence, confused but determined to persevere in his attempt, Zhuang decides to join Meng’s athletic team, jeopardizing his studies. The film focuses on the protagonist’s perception of himself and the changes that occur at this stage of his life.