Electric Shadows 2024: OPENING FILM | Leap of Faith (Early Bird)

"When growth meets equestrianism, it is not only a test of courage but also an adventure that transcends cultures." 🐴💭 The film LEAP OF FAITH tells the story of several girls born in the 2000s who grow alongside horses. Amidst the passion and courage of youth, they discover their own cultural bonds. Equestrianism, as a sport rooted in the West 🏇, takes on new meaning in the growth of these Eastern girls, while also promoting cultural exchange 🌏.

As the opening film of Electric Shadows: Leicester Chinese Film Festival 2024✨, LEAP OF FAITH invites viewers to witness the collision of youth and equestrianism and experience the intersection of Eastern and Western cultures in the girls' coming-of-age stories 💖. It is not just a film about courage and dreams, but a cross-cultural dialogue that allows every viewer to find resonance across different cultures 💫.

🌸Viewing Highlights🌸

• Cross-Cultural Experience: A unique and in-depth interpretation of Western equestrian sports from an Eastern perspective.
• Authentic Growth: The director captures the girls’ transformation through equestrianism from a familial perspective, conveying the warmth of cross-cultural connections 💞.
• Unique Theme: Equestrian elements are rare on screen, offering viewers a refreshing experience.

LEAP OF FAITH is a documentary directed by Chinese filmmaker Lina Yang, primarily documenting her daughter and a group of young girls’ close encounters with equestrianism as they grow. The film showcases the gentle and nuanced relationship between humans and animals, centering on "the growth of girls" and telling the story of their challenges, emotional fluctuations, and gradual maturation during equestrian training and competitions​ 🌼.