# Living the Land (2025)

> A young man’s memories of village seasons become a tender portrait of rural China quietly reshaped by migration and modernity.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7402565

## Facts

- Runtime: 132 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Director: Huo Meng
- Cast: Wang Shang, Zhang Chuwen, Zhang Yanrong, Zhang Caixia, Cao Lingzhi, Zhou Haotian, Jiang Yien, Kaidong Yang
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31079597/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: nostalgic, gentle, wistful, reflective evening, quiet weekend

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