Chinese Mainland Film Panorama 2026: "The Midsummer’s Voice"

"The Midsummer's Voice" Screens at Hong Kong Film Archive on 10 Oct, Tickets $75

Chinese Mainland Film Panorama 2026 brings "The Midsummer's Voice" to Hong Kong Film Archive (Cinema) on 10 October (Saturday) at 7:30pm, with tickets at $75.

The film follows three Peking opera teenagers over a long summer as they face the fears of adolescence, questions of gender identity and uncertainty about the road ahead. "Daocang" refers to the voice change young opera performers go through; on stage it is what they dread most, off stage they fear losing themselves.

Produced in 2024, colour, 102 minutes, in Putonghua with Chinese and English subtitles, with a short film shown in the same session. It won Best Directorial Debut at the 37th China Golden Rooster Awards, among other honours.

If you are interested, check the ticketing arrangements.

Editor’s noteA coming-of-age story about Peking opera teenagers with award credentials, $75 entry, evening screening on 10 October.

This guide draws on public sources and does not claim a first-hand visit. Reviews and arrangements may change.