Girls on Wire
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| Traditional Chinese | 想飞的女孩 |
| Literal meaning | Girl who wants to fly |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Xiǎng fēi de nǚhái |
| Directed by | Vivian Qu |
| Written by | Vivian Qu |
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| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Chaoyi Zhang |
| Edited by | Hongyu Yang |
| Music by | Wen Zi |
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| Distributed by | Films Boutique |
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Running time | 115 minutes |
| Country | China |
| Language | Mandarin |
Girls on Wire (Chinese: 想飞的女孩) is a 2025 Chinese drama film written and directed by Vivian Qu. It follows Tian Tian (Liu Haocun), a single mother who kills a drug dealer and is then pursued by those seeking vengeance.[1]
The film had its world premiere at the main competition of the 75th Berlin International Film Festival on 17 February 2025, where it was nominated for the Golden Bear.[2] It was theatrically released in China on 8 March.
Synopsis
The film follows the journey of two estranged cousins over 20 years, exploring their evolution and redemption. After a desperate escape from a drug den, Tian Tian seeks refuge with her cousin Fang Di, whom she hasn't seen in five years. However, Fang Di, hardened by a life of struggles and broken dreams, is reluctant to reconcile. As danger looms with criminals closing in, their fates become inextricably linked once again.
Cast
- Liu Haocun as Tian Tian
- Wen Qi as Fang Di
- Zhang Youhao as Ming
- Zhou You as Tian Tian's father
- Peng Jing as Fang Di's Mother
Release
Girls on Wire had its world premiere on 17 February 2025, as part of the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, in Competition.[3][4][5] The film will be screened in Cinephile Paradise at the 49th Hong Kong International Film Festival on 13 April 2025.[6][7]
The film was released in China on 8 March 2025.[8]
The film is selected at the 24th New York Asian Film Festival held from July 11 to July 25, 2025 for its North American Premiere.[9] It will have its first screening on July 19 at the LOOK Cinemas W57.[10] The film was also part of Horizons section of the 59th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, where it was screened from 4 July to 9 July 2025.[11]
On 28 October 2025, the film was showcased at the 38th Tokyo International Film Festival in 'World Focus' section.[12] It will be presented in 'Cinema of the World - 2025' section of the 56th International Film Festival of India in November 2025.[13]
Berlin-based Films Boutique acquired the sales rights of the film in January 2025.[1]
Accolades
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| Berlin International Film Festival | 23 February 2025 | Golden Bear | Girls on Wire | Nominated | [14] |
References
- ^ a b Rebecca Leffler (23 January 2025). "Films Boutique boards Vivian Qu's Berlin competition title 'Girls On Wire' (exclusive)". ScreenDaily. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
- ^ Rosser, Michael (21 January 2025). "Berlin film festival reveals 2025 competition line-up 2025". ScreenDaily. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
- ^ Davide Abbatescianni (21 January 2025). "The Berlinale unveils the titles playing in its Competition and its Perspectives and Berlinale Special strands". Cineuropa. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
- ^ Ntim, Zac (21 January 2025). "Berlin Film Festival Lineup: Richard Linklater, Jessica Chastain, A$AP Rocky & Marion Cotillard Movies Among Vibrant Selection". Deadline. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
- ^ "Girls on Wire". Berlinale. 4 February 2025. Retrieved 17 February 2025.
- ^ Shackleton, Liz (17 March 2025). "'The Brightest Sun', 'Pavane For An Infant' To Open HKIFF; Leos Carax & Ando Sakura Among Filmmakers Set To Attend". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
- ^ "Girls on Wire". HKIFF. 17 March 2025. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
- ^ "想飞的女孩" [Girls on Wire]. Douban (in Chinese). 12 September 2024. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
- ^ "NYAFF and FLC Announce First Highlights of the 2025 New York Asian Film Festival, July 11–27". Film at Lincoln Center. 11 June 2025. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ^ "New York Asian Film Festival 2025: Forbidden Fairytale". Film at Lincoln Center. 17 June 2025. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ^ "Catalogue of Films". Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. 20 June 2025. Archived from the original on 16 June 2025. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
- ^ "TIFF: Full lineup: Girls on Wire". Tokyo International Film Festival. 2 October 2025. Retrieved 2 October 2025.
- ^ "Cinema of the World - 2025". International Film Festival of India. 7 November 2025. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
- ^ Scott Roxborough (21 January 2025). "Berlin Film Festival Lineup: Movies From Richard Linklater, Michel Franco, Hang Song-Soo in Competition (Full List)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
External links
- Girls on Wire at IMDb
- Girls on Wire at Berlinale