In Harbin, China, in the early 2010s, fifteen-year-old Xian goes to live with her estranged father when her mother, a doctor, takes a job in Africa for a year. Her initial anticipation that this would be the worst summer of her life takes a dramatic turn when she encounters the captivating Mingmei at her father’s photo studio. A girl’s coming-of-age story, A Song Sung Blue is infused with the romantic fervor and nostalgic sentiments that come with a teenage girl’s admiration for another woman. Just as the vibrant Mingmei enters Xian’s quiet and solitary world, the film’s tonal scheme, dominated by aquamarine blue, is accentuated with vivid red accents whenever Mingmei steps into the frame, creating a dreamy atmosphere. Photography plays a significant role in the film, not only serving as a repository of memories but also a lens that captures elusive allure, desire, and concealed emotions. (HONG Soin)