Yinqian

Yinqian is a mother whose 17-year-old son is preparing for the Gaokao, China's rigorous college entrance examination, with aspirations of attending the prestigious Tsinghua University. She meticulously manages her son's demanding schedule, which includes waking up early for school and studying long hours each day, often sacrificing social interactions. Yinqian reflects on the intense academic pressure placed on students in Haidian and looks forward to reclaiming her personal life once her son transitions to university.