Cannes was like my library, says Wei.
Mistakes By The Riverwas brought to Wei by producer Tang Xiaohui, who suggested he adapt it.
Its also a decade that is impossible to still find in major cities such as Beijing and Shanghai.

Only The River FlowsMK2 Films
We looked for locations in the south of China as we needed a large river and lots of rain.
Wei decided to incorporate it as a key location into the script.
We didnt have to build anything just dress a few things inside.

Wei Shujun
Its also a market that doesnt have an established arthouse distribution circuit.