Bound in Heaven

Bound in Heaven is a 2024 Chinese romantic crime drama film written and directed by Huo Xin in her directorial debut, starring Ni Ni, Zhou You and Liao Fan. It was adapted from 2003 novel of the same name by Li Xiuwen. The film had its world premiere at the 49th Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 2024. It was also selected to compete for the Golden Shell at the 72nd San Sebastián International Film Festival on September 25, 2024, where it won FIPRESCI Award and Jury Prize for Best Cinematography.

Plot

The film portrays a story where an exhausted woman rekindles the spirit of a man, whose heart has grown cold and desolate. Together, they embark on a journey of both physical and emotional liberation, bound tightly by desire and passion, navigating through an intense exploration of life and death.

Cast

Ni Ni as Xia You
Zhou You as Xu Zitai
Liao Fan as Song

Release

On September 6, 2024, Bound in Heaven had its world premiere in the "Centrepiece" section of the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival.
Bound in Heaven also screened in the Main Competition section of the 72nd San Sebastián International Film Festival on September 25, 2024, and at the 19th Rome Film Festival in the 'Progressive Cinema Competition - Visions for the World of Tomorrow' section in October 2024.