Made in China

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In Shenzhen, Guangdong province, Yu Liang Yuan (21 years old) and his father, Yu Ting Yong (45 years old), on the occasion of the celebration of the Chinese New Year, are getting ready to begin their annual journey from the industrial colony where they work and live to their hometown in Henan. This year, however, appears to be crucial for the future of both of them. Yu Liang Yuan, on this New Year's, is planning to get engaged to one of his old classmates, with whom he has had a long-distance relationship for one year. At their age, 21 years old, it is urgent to get engaged soon if they want to assure a prosperous marriage and to accomplish the aspirations of his family. Returning to their hometown will symbolize the reencountering with everything they left behind, the family and friends who they only meet once each year, and also with the land that they consider to be their true home. However, this journey will bring with it an unexpected surprise: the family of Yu Liang Yuan's girlfriend has been considering other candidates and has finally come to the conclusion that Yu's family is not wealthy enough to take them into consideration. For a resigned Yu Liang Yuan, this situation will lead him to questioning both the world that he inhabits and a set of traditions that he does not agree with. He will reach the point of questioning his own existence and what he truly desires.