Paper Airplanes

Paper Airplanes is a compelling documentary exploring the disintegration of China’s once-stable socialist systems that offered jobs and security. As the nation shifts toward capitalism, many disillusioned youths find themselves navigating perilous new realities, with some drawn into the dangerous underbelly of drug culture. The film poignantly captures the struggles faced by a generation seeking purpose amid profound societal change, shedding light on the stark contrasts between past and present. Through personal stories, it reveals the human cost of this economic transformation, illustrating the challenges and choices confronting today’s youth.