“Jet Lag in Summer”
After a hard time finding a job in New York, Jiaqi decides to go back to China during the pandemic while her boyfriend Pingu insists to stay for his ambitious thesis film production. However, a sudden announcement interrupts Jiaqi's plan, and during their separation, both of them have a chance to experience a special period of their lives.
About the director
YAN KUNAO is a writer-director born in China. He received his MFA in Directing from Columbia University. His short film, SUMMER SWING, was premiered at the Shanghai international Film Festival and shortlisted to the La Semaine de la Critique. His film, BEFORE LEAVING, was selected to the Kyiv International Film Festival. He was an Adjunct Assistant Professor in Columbia University. His co-produced film JING GUO was selected to the 74th Berlinale Film Festival. JET LAG IN SUMMER is his first feature, was premiere at the Pingyao International Film Festival in 2025.