Ever since his mother moved to the city for work, Xiaoqing, who has lost his father, has had a dream: he too wants to go to the Lotus City. After many setbacks, his goal seems out of reach. But when he finds an old, rusty car in the reeds, he finds new hope: will he and his friends make it to the city?
Director: Hou Jue · Writers: Hou Longwei, Mengyao Ji
Ever since his mother moved to the city for work, Xiaoqing, who has lost his father, has had a dream: he too wants to go to the Lotus City. After many setbacks, his goal seems out of reach. But when he finds an old, rusty car in the reeds, he finds new hope: will he and his friends make it to the city?
Starting Towards the Finish Line is a 2026 movie from China directed by Hou Jue. It was released on August 26, 2026. The running time is 1 h 30 min, in Mandarin.
Starting Towards the Finish Line was released on August 26, 2026.
Starting Towards the Finish Line was directed by Hou Jue.
Starting Towards the Finish Line runs 1 h 30 min.
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