CHINA · 2026

Being Towards Death

Chen Sicheng

suicide and mental health will to live redemption and second chances human connection and community mortality and acceptance finding meaning in suffering

Synopsis

After a failed suicide attempt, Zhang Xiaobing (Jiang Long) is sent to Ward 10 — a ward for the critically ill, but strangely full of joy. Among patients clinging to life, a man who wanted to die discovers the courage to live.

Year2026

CountryChina

DirectorChen Sicheng

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