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In a small town in southern China, Xiaowu spends his days practicing snooker in an empty pool hall. The table is his only connection to the outside world. After losing his mother in a car accident, his father fell into a cycle of drinking and despair. As the family’s sole support, Xiaowu struggles to balance his heavy responsibilities and his distant dream of becoming a professional player.
Zhang Qiu, returning from the bustling city of Shenzhen, comes back to this quiet town burdened with unresolved emotions about her father’s remarriage. Their unexpected reunion provides a fleeting sense of comfort as they share memories and unspoken pain. But even the warmth of their companionship cannot shield them from the weight of reality.
On the rooftop of an old shopping mall, they overlook the town as dusk fades into night. The brief blue hour, a fleeting moment of light before darkness takes over, mirrors their own lives—fragile, uncertain, but quietly beautiful. In this shared silence, they find a small spark of hope amidst their struggles.
Blue Hour is a story of youth, family, and reconciliation set in contemporary China.
Written by Guangxi Chen (USA)