Free Movie With Mooncakes: THE MIDSUMMER'S VOICE

Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival with Chicago Asian Pop-Up Cinema! Join us for a free screening of “The Midsummer’s Voice”, a coming-of-age film about teenage Peking Opera performers.

This screening is co-presented with The Chicago Film Office of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) and sponsored by the Consulate General of The People's Republic of China in Chicago.

Prior to the screening of the film - Dr. Susanna Sun, who has a Ph.D. at The University of Chicago in East Asian Languages and Civilizations and Theatre and Performance Studies, will conduct an in-person 20-minute presentation about Peking Opera.

Free mooncakes will be distributed after the screening!

Please Note: Ticketing for a free screening does not guarantee entry. Entry is on a first come, first serve basis and subject to available seating. Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime. See you then!

FILM INFO:

THE MIDSUMMER’S VOICE
China | Drama | 2024 | 105 minutes | In Mandarin w/English subtitles

DIRECTOR: Yudi Zhang

STARRING: Cheng Bian, Meijun Zhou, Chi Zhang, Shaoxi Chen
SYNOPSIS:

Sun Xiaolei, a Peking Opera student, is facing his first life-changing competition, but his delayed voice change might jeopardize everything. Fortunately, during this anxiety-inducing preparation period, he unexpectedly befriends two competitors - the tomboyish girl Shi Jiahui and the rebellious “Nepo baby,” Xie Tianci. Together, these three young adults navigate the “voice change” of adolescence during a transformative summer.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Claudia Cassidy Theatre, Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago, United States