6. "Song of Spring"

"Song of Spring" tells the touching story of an 85-year-old mother who has to care for her 65-year-old daughter when she is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, a little-covered subject in Chinese film. As the latest directorial outing of female indie filmmaker Yang Lina, "Song of Spring" takes on a more realistic edge thanks to her background in documentary filmmaking, including the critically acclaimed "Old Men" and "The Love Story of Lao An." Two Chinese veteran actresses, Wu Yanshu, 84, and Xi Meijuan, 67, play the mother and daughter, respectively. The two women deliver outstanding performances and won numerous awards for their portrayals, including the Tiantan Award for best actress for Wu at the 2022 Beijing International Film Festival and the best actress award for Xi at the 35th Golden Rooster Awards. Most importantly, the film sheds light on Alzheimer's disease and the care sufferers require, giving it significant social value.