In Search of Lost Time (film)

In Search of Lost Time is a 2022 Chinese historical drama film co-written and directed by Derek Yee and starring Chen Baoguo, Ma Su, Ayanga, and Wang Qiang. Based on real events of "Three Thousand Orphans Entering Inner Mongolia", the film is about a group of nearly 3,000 junior orphans who were sent to the Mongolian grasslands to be adopted by nomadic families. The film premiered in China on 9 September 2022.

Cast

 * Chen Baoguo as Du Sihan
 * Ai Mi as young Du Siheng
 * Luo Yichun as childhood Du Siheng
 * Badema as old Du Siheng
 * Ma Su as Sa Renna
 * Ayanga as Edel
 * Wang Qiang as Namu Khan
 * Luo Yichun
 * Wang Churan as young Zhang Fengxia
 * Li Bin as old Zhang Fengxia
 * Huang Yao (actor) as Zhao Mingna
 * Xu Huanshan as Deng Xianfeng
 * Bai Yufan as young Deng Xianfeng
 * Zhang Ming'en as Du Yi
 * Ding Chengxin as Ma Zhengyuan
 * Bayin
 * Batdorj-in Baasanjab

Production
Shooting began on 15 April 2021 at Hengdian World Studios and took place in various locations including Hohhot, Xilingol League, and Wulagai Ranch, and wrapped on August 9.

Release
In Search of Lost Timewas theatrically released on 9 September 2022 in China.

Reception
Douban, a major Chinese media rating site, the film has scored 7.2 out of 10.