One Summer

The film follows Zhen Liu, whose life is turned upside down when her husband, Xiao Ping, is arrested and becomes unreachable. As she grapples with his sudden disappearance, her relationship with her young daughter begins to deteriorate. In her quest for answers, Liu turns to her husband's friends, only to face a wall of speculation and uncertainty regarding his fate.

Desperate for help, she enlists the aid of her former boyfriend and attorney, Lv Xin. Their journey leads them to uncover the location of her husband, but they soon encounter the frustrating demands of the police, which complicate his potential release. One Summer presents a raw examination of the impact of state power on individual lives, told through a documentary-style narrative that highlights the emotional turmoil and societal pressures involved.