A neighborhood dispute between two foreign residents in Shanghai has been successfully resolved through community mediation, highlighting the role of grassroots conflict resolution in one of the city's increasingly international residential communities.
On June 9, the Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Justice shared the case, which involved a French resident, identified as J, and his Japanese neighbor, identified as T, who live in the same apartment building in Shanghai's Minhang District.
The conflict had been simmering for more than six months. Frustrated by recurring late-night noises from the apartment above, J repeatedly complained to property management, saying that he and his family were often awakened by the sound of running footsteps in the middle of the night. Despite the complaints, T insisted that his household was not creating excessive noise. As communication broke down, cultural misunderstandings and language barriers further complicated the situation.
Property management attempted to intervene twice but failed to bring the two sides to an agreement. The case was eventually referred to the People's Mediation Committee of the local neighborhood committee.
The mediator assigned to the dispute was Lin Jie, who has nearly a decade of experience in community mediation work. According to Lin, disputes involving foreign residents often present unique challenges, with no standard approach applicable to every case.
One of the first obstacles was communication. While J spoke English, he was highly protective of his privacy and initially refused to allow unfamiliar individuals into his home. To build trust, Lin offered to communicate directly with him in English and arranged meetings at the property management office.
Lin also introduced J to China's people's mediation system, a non-litigation dispute resolution mechanism designed to settle conflicts quickly and efficiently while minimizing costs. After several rounds of communication, J eventually agreed to allow an on-site investigation.
At the same time, Lin established contact with T through the property's residential services team.
To identify the source of the disturbance, the mediator organized a practical sound test. One group remained in T's apartment, recreating common household noises such as moving chairs and children running indoors, while another group stayed in J's apartment and communicated by phone.
When the sounds were reproduced, J immediately recognized them.
"That's exactly the noise we hear at night," he confirmed.
The investigation revealed an unexpectedly simple cause. Because T often returned home late from work, his child would run from the bedroom to the front door to greet him upon hearing him enter. Although the distance covered was only a few meters, the sound carried through the building during the quietest hours of the night, becoming a significant disturbance for the family downstairs.
During mediation sessions, both sides were given an opportunity to explain their perspectives. J emphasized that he was not objecting to normal daytime activity and was willing to tolerate ordinary living noise. His concern centered specifically on the period between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m., which he regarded as quiet hours.
T, meanwhile, explained that the nightly routine was a cherished family moment and that he had never realized it was causing distress to his neighbor.
Rather than focusing solely on the noise itself, the mediation process addressed the cultural differences that had contributed to the conflict. Lin encouraged T to follow the principle of being considerate toward neighbors and avoiding unnecessary disturbance, while also helping J understand that certain behaviors and communication styles may be interpreted differently across cultures.
After several rounds of negotiation, the two residents reached a written mediation agreement. T agreed to install thick floor mats in the hallway, attach silicone pads to furniture legs, and limit his child's activities during nighttime and midday rest periods. In return, J agreed to accept reasonable household noise outside designated quiet hours and pledged to maintain a friendly relationship with his neighbor.
Within seven days, all agreed measures had been implemented.
What began as a seemingly minor noise complaint had evolved into a cross-cultural neighborhood dispute shaped by differing expectations, communication barriers, and everyday family habits. Through patient mediation and mutual understanding, however, the conflict was ultimately resolved, bringing a peaceful end to a months-long disagreement between neighbors from two different countries.
Two expats in Shanghai's Minhang District clashed over midnight noise. A free mediator identified the cause: a child's happy sprint. Within 7 days, mats and silicone caps restored peace.
"I'm Calling Police!" How Two Expats Clashed Over Noise but Found Peace in Shanghai
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It all started with a final, frustrated ultimatum. "If the upstairs neighbors don't take action, I'm calling the police!" warned J, a French resident living in an international community in Shanghai's Minhang District.
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For more than six months, J and his family were routinely jolted awake in the dead of night by sharp, heavy thuds coming from the ceiling. It was the unmistakable sound of someone running at midnight, and it was driving them crazy.
Meanwhile, T, the Japanese neighbor living directly upstairs, was completely baffled. He firmly maintained that his household was doing nothing wrong and making no unusual noise. With language barriers and cultural misunderstandings in the mix, the cross-border neighborhood feud only grew more intense by the day.
The property management tried to step in twice, but their efforts led absolutely nowhere. J was fiercely protective of his privacy and refused to let strangers into his apartment to investigate.
Left with no other options, the building managers brought in Lin Jie, a local people's mediator. She quickly realized that to fix the feud, she had to help these two expat neighbors actually understand each other.
Lin spoke English directly with J to respect his privacy, meeting him at the office first. She explained that local mediation is a fast, free way to handle things smoothly in China. After a few relaxed, reassuring chats, J finally agreed to let her team do a quick noise test inside his home.
The breakthrough happened during a live phone call between the two apartments. While J waited downstairs, a team upstairs in T's apartment simulated everyday sounds, like moving chairs and a child running.
"That is the exact sound I hear at midnight!" J confirmed over the phone.
The mystery was finally solved, and it turned out to be a classic misunderstanding. T regularly came home very late from a long day at work. The exact moment his young child heard the front door click open, the little one would eagerly race down the short hallway to greet him.
What was a heartwarming, sweet family ritual upstairs transformed into a heavy, echoing nightmare for the neighbors sleeping downstairs. T genuinely had no idea that a child's short, happy sprint could cause so much distress.
With the root cause out in the open, both men sat down together to find a compromise. J explained that 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM was his family's sacred quiet time, though he had absolutely no problem tolerating normal daytime noises.
T also immediately agreed to make some changes to respect his neighbor's rest. Both expats shook hands and signed a neighborly agreement to keep the peace.
To solve the physical noise, T laid down thick, cushioned mats in his hallway and popped soft silicone caps onto the legs of his tables and chairs. He also promised to keep his child's high-energy greetings contained during lunch hours and late nights. J, in turn, happily agreed to tolerate normal daytime living sounds.
Just seven days later, the mats were down, the silicone caps were on, and the midnight thuds stopped.
Source: 闵行区司法局
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Attention pro wrestling fans! The next event is coming up on June 13, with wrestlers from six different countries, including world-renowned star CIMA and super popular idol female wrestler Unagi Sayaka.
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Chef Koen @ TOMATITO
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Get ready for five days of fire, flavor, and fiesta. From June 10–14, TOMATITO welcomes Chef Koen back for a takeover.
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Wed-Sun June 10–14
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MAMMA MIA! The Party @ Olympos
Laowaijie will be transformed into a Greek paradise for one unforgettable night of MAMMA MIA! The Party.
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Fri June 19, 7pm
RMB200, includes show and Mediterranean buffet.
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Fotografiska Shanghai and Three Shadows Xiamen Photography Art Centre jointly present Under the Sunlight, There is No True Intimacy, the first solo exhibition by No.223 (a.k.a. Lin Zhipeng), a defining voice in contemporary Chinese image-making.
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RMB80-120, ticket covers all ongoing exhibitions in Fotografiska
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Wednesday
Animated & Cartoon Games Night @ RIINK
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Live Blues & Folk Rock @ Cotton's
Two of the city's legendary bluesmen, Greg Smith and Dave Stone, on one stage.
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Wed June 10, 7-10pm; Free Entry
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FOTO LIVE @ Fotografiska Shanghai
Fotografiska Shanghai hosts a FOTO LIVE event, showcasing avant-garde jazz musicians on the fourth-floor lounge stage.
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Thursday
InterChamber Mixer: King’s Birthday Drinks @ Morton’s The Steakhouse
BritCham Shanghai hosts a special King’s Birthday Drinks celebration, bringing together professionals from UK-connected business communities for an evening of networking, connection and celebration in the heart of Shanghai.
With close links to the UK and the wider Commonwealth, this event offers a unique opportunity to come together across chambers, organizations, and industries in a relaxed and sociable setting, marking this special occasion.
Admission includes one welcome drink, one mini burger, and the chance to win lucky draw prizes. Guests can purchase extra drink directly from the venue, with a special deal exclusively for our attendees.
Thu June 11, 6.30-9pm; RMB88 Members, RMB128 Non-Members
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Frozen Jr.: A Year 7-9 Production @ Wellington
Step into a Winter Wonderland during the height of summer!
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Friday
Harrow Talks: Navigating Top University Admissions in the AI Era @ Harrow Shanghai
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Fri June 12 9.30-11.30am; Free
Harrow Shanghai, 588 Gaoxi Lu, by Lansong Lu, Pudong District 高西路588号, 近兰嵩路
VHS Revival vs. Guilt Free Cin. Club Present: A Wu-Double Feature
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Fri June 12, 8pm; RMB150
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House of Champagne Chapter Six @ Café Gray Deluxe
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Café Gray Deluxe and Champagne Deutz invite you to the sixth chapter of Shanghai's most sparkling series.
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Taixu Dreamscape @ 1862 Theatre
In 1940s occupied Haicheng, an opera troupe is forced to stage The Dream of Red Mansions by foreign powers using five travel passes as bait.
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Age:16+.
Language:Chinese.
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RMB298-398, discounted group tickets also available
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JS Markets World Cup Festival @ Laowaijie
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Fri, Sat & Sun June 12, 13 & 14, 6-9pm; Free Entry
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Assembly Hall @ SIDC
From the visionary team behind the Olivier Award-winning Betroffenheit comes Assembly Hall, the latest genre-defying work by Crystal Pite and Jonathon Young.
Performed by Kidd Pivot, this dance-theater hybrid follows a medieval re-enactment society's annual meeting.
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Fri & Sat June 12 & 13, 7.30pm
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RMB280-680
Shanghai International Dance Center, 1650 Hongqiao Lu, by Shuicheng Lu 虹桥路1650号, 近水城路
An Ordinary Day in the Life of the Dancer Gregor Samsa @ Theatre YOUNG
What if Kafka's insect became a dancer?
This acclaimed physical theatre piece reimagines The Metamorphosis for the performance-obsessed age.
Lorenzo Gleijeses portrays Gregor Samsa, a 40-year-old dancer on the eve of his most important debut.
Trapped in a relentless pursuit of machine-like perfection, he can no longer distinguish rehearsal from reality, work from life, progress from collapse.
His frantic, twisted body—both unsettling and heartbreaking—shares the stage with a cleaning robot, his mechanical alter-ego.
Directed by legendary theatre innovator Eugenio Barba (founder of Odin Teatret) and co-created with Gleijeses and Julia Varley, this 75-minute, subtitle-aided performance weaves three strands: Kafka's own family anguish, the novelist's fictional creature, and a contemporary artist spiraling into his own cocoon—not of chitin, but of dreams, absurdity, and solitude.
Performed in Italian, it is less an allegory of transformation than a mirror: in chasing perfection, do we become our first victims?
Language: Italian with English and Chinese surtitles
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Fri & Sat June 12 & 13, 7.30pm
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RMB100-380
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Saturday
8th Rollerversary @ RIINK
Get ready to roll—because RIINK is turning eight!
Eight wheels, eight years, and a brand-new color born from every glide, every stumble, and every come-back.
They’ve weathered storms, skated through the tough moments, and kept spinning when things got shaky. Look at them now—stronger, brighter, and more unstoppable than ever.
That’s the eighth color: a shimmering badge of courage, grit, and endless possibility. Beyond the rainbow, it’s our invitation to keep evolving, together.
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Come dressed in white—get ready to be splashed with color! Skate the figure-eight, paint your own hue, and let loose. Come as you are, let go, roll on, and shine into what’s next.
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Tom & Jerry Live Jazz Special @ The Pearl
Relive the magic of the iconic cat-and-mouse duo as jazz takes center stage!
This one-night-only debut features a quartet of world-class musicians performing beloved tunes from the classic cartoons—including 'Is You Is or You Ain’t My Baby' and 'Jersey Bounce.'
From vaudeville charm to swinging rhythms, discover how jazz became the unspoken third character of Tom and Jerry.
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Sat June 13, 7pm; RMB180
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Jean-Efflam Bavouzet: The Complete Piano Works of Ravel @ Shanghai Concert Hall
On June 13, Shanghai audiences will experience a first: a Ravel piano marathon.
Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, a leading figure of the French piano school and hailed by Gramophone as a definitive Ravel interpreter, performs the composer's complete solo piano works in a single concert—nearly three hours of pure mastery.
From early gems like 'Pavane for a Dead Princess' and 'Jeux d'eau' to the pinnacle of virtuosity, 'Gaspard de la nuit,' and the neoclassical elegance of 'Le Tombeau de Couperin,' Bavouzet guides us through Ravel's entire creative universe.
The program unfolds across three sections, separated by two intermissions.
With seasoned artistry and luminous touch, Bavouzet celebrates the 150th anniversary of Ravel's birth, offering a rare chance to hear every note the composer wrote for solo piano—from the familiar to the hidden—in one unforgettable evening.
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Sat June 13, 7pm, RMB180-580
Shanghai Concert Hall, 523 Yan'an Dong Lu, by Jinling Zhong Lu, Huangpu District 延安东路523号, 近金陵中路
Candle Workshop @ Les's Bar
Join a cozy night of candle making, drinks, snacks, and good vibes at Les's Bar. Create your own scented candle while enjoying a fun evening with friends.
Sat June 13, 8pm; RMB238 including one drink and snacks, bring a friend: RMB218 each
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Legacy Alumni Night @ Even Corner
Bacardi Legacy Cocktail Competition Champion Tian Yao has distilled his exploration of flavors into four cocktails, returning to Shanghai to bring a taste journey to every guest at Even Corner.
Reservations: +86 176 2103 8265
Sat June 13, from 9pm
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Saturday & Sunday
A Night of Short Plays
Bloomworks Theatre presents a night of original plays by local Shanghai artists—from comedy to tragedy.
If you’re a theatergoer, you won’t want to miss this!
Sat & Sun June 13 & 14, 7pm
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Sunday
World Cup Kickoff Party @ Homeslice Kitchen
Homeslice is getting in the FIFA World Cup spirit this weekend with a Kickoff Party on Sunday lunchtime.
There aren’t many games that are on at a civilized time in this Americas World Cup, but Sunday is one of them—Australia vs Türkiye, kicking off at 12 noon.
Besides showing the game, Homeslice is launching two as yet unannounced new special pizzas for the World Cup and they will be previewing them at the game.
One is a collab with a neighbor in Shankang Li and another is based on a classic US dish—more will be revealed on the Homeslice WeChat account as we get closer to the day.
There are drinks specials too—with deals on pitchers of beer and frozen mango margaritas.
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Sun June 14, 11.30am-7pm
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We Love Geography Quiz @ BNC
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The quiz and carvery theme at BNC this Sunday is We Love Geography!
Family-friendly, entry to the quiz is absolutely free and there are great prizes on offer.
The carvery is just RMB128 for adults, and RMB68 for kids, lasts from 1-4pm, and includes two meats (which change each week), two types of potato, three veg, and—of course—Yorkshire pudding with your choice of beef or onion gravy and horseradish.
Better still, you can add three hours of free flow drinks for just RMB168!
Scan the QR code on the poster above to reserve your spot.
Sun June 14
Carvery from 1pm
Quiz from 2pm
Free Entry
BNC, 685 Xikang Lu, by Changping Lu, Jing'an District 西康路685号, 近昌平路
Family Show – Taylor Swift: Shake It Off Tribute@ The Pearl
A fmaily afternoon celebrating the music and eras of Taylor Swift with the Red Stars Band, along Pearl dancers-Veta, Natalia, Ge, Vitaliy, in a full live concert experience packed with hit songs, choreography, visuals, and nonstop energy.
Sing and dance along to favorites including 'Love Story,' 'Cruel Summer,' 'Blank Space,' 'Style,' 'Bad Blood,' 'Karma,' 'Bejeweled,' and 'Shake It Off'—plus exciting new additions including 'The Fate of Ophelia' and 'Elizabeth Taylor.'
From emotional acoustic moments to explosive pop-rock anthems, this is Taylor like you’ve never seen before!
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Sun June 14, 5pm; RMB150 adults, RMB100 kids 6-12, under 5s free
The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路
A Musical You’ll Never See Twice @ Cotton's
Shanghai Encore!, the city’s only musical improv team, presents a one-night-only experience: a fully improvised musical with no script, no rehearsals, and no repeats.
From a single audience suggestion, they build an original Broadway-style show on the spot—complete with live music, spontaneous songs, and a storyline that disappears after the final bow.
Featuring a multicultural cast from China, France, Italy, the UK, and the US, plus live keys by Bastien Bousquet.
Come laugh, sing, and witness something truly unrepeatable.
Sun June 14, 7-9pm; RMB180-380
Cotton's, 294 Xinhua Lu, by Panyu Lu 新华路294号, 近番禺路
US Voter Help @ The Shed Jing'an
Need help requesting your ballot or navigating Vote From Abroad? Head along to The Shed for a relaxed voter help evening.
Volunteers will be available to answer questions, assist with voter registration and ballot requests, and help make the overseas voting process a little less overwhelming.
Stop by, grab a drink, take advantage of The Shed's amazing Monday night food deals, and make sure your vote is ready for 2026.
Mon June 16, 5.30-8pm
The Shed Jing'an, 698 Shaanxi Bei Lu, by Kangding Lu, Jing'an District 陕西北路698号, 近康定路
Student Voices: Growing at LFS
For this edition of the Lycée Français de Shanghai (LFS) education series, the microphone passes to the students themselves.
Four students from the Yangpu and Qingpu campuses will share their real experiences online—what life is like at LFS, how their passions are seen and supported, the growth that comes from a multilingual, multicultural environment, and their thoughts on future paths.
Whether you're exploring international schools, French education, or simply want an authentic look inside LFS student life, join this live session.
Conducted in English.
Tue June 16, 7–8pm; Free
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Stanley Cup & NBA Finals @ The Rooster
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At The Rooster, they are showing ALL the Stanley Cup Finals games and ALL the NBA Finals games live.
Can Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour become the first person since 1956 to win the Stanley Cup with the same franchise as both a player and a coach?
Can the New York Knicks win their first NBA Finals title since 1973?
Find out the answers to those questions while slurping down The Rooster Cocktail of the Month, the aptly named Sin Bin.
See schedule on posters above
The Rooster, 107, 445 Jiangning Lu, by Wuding Lu, Jing'an District 江宁路445号107, 近武定路
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For a limited time, snag RMB100 The Rooster vouchers for just RMB80!
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Discounts @ AZUL Group
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Long Er Yunnan Restaurant by AZUL in 1000 Trees Mall is now open for business, and offering the above voucher deal all month.
Over at Shankang Li, AZUL SKL has rebranded as Morena by AZUL—a new look, a new menu featuring casual Mediterranean fare, and an 8% discount on all food, all month!
Scan the QR code on the poster above to reserve your spot and check it out.
La Strada, Westbund Central, 869 Xiaomuqiao Lu, by Zhongshan Nan Er Lu, Xuhui District 小木桥路 869号1楼, 近中山南二路
Looking Ahead
Night At The Museum: Back to the 90s Disco @ Fotografiska Shanghai
On June 18, Fotografiska Shanghai transforms into a time capsule with Night At The Museum: Back to the 90s Disco.
The event celebrates the opening of the Beijing Silvermine Project by taking guests back to the pre-millennium golden era.
Attendees are encouraged to raid their parents' wardrobes for unique vintage pieces and embrace the 90s retro style dress code.
The music lineup spans two floors: on the 3F Event Space, Pei (founder of the ByeByeDisco label) plays from 9.30pm to 10.30pm, followed by B-side until late. On the 4F Lounge, Xiaolaba spins from 9.30pm to 11.30pm.
Under flashing lights and joyful rhythms, the night promises wild fashion, swinging romance, and a nostalgic journey on a neon dance floor.
RMB80-120, ticket covers all ongoing exhibitions in Fotografiska
FotografiskaShanghai, 127 Guangfu Lu, by Jinyuan Lu, Jing'an District 光复路127号, 近晋元路
Evening @ Theatre YOUNG
Three elderly villagers. Their children long gone. Their only companions: the sky, the earth, and an old radio.
This is the hauntingly beautiful world of Evening, adapted from Alexei Dudarev's Belarusian classic, now a national treasure.
The stage is minimalist and symbolic. Cameras and projections create an intimate 'gaze.' Suspended table models evoke a fading village, blurring reality and illusion.
Through quiet conversations and folk melodies, the lyrical text unfolds into philosophical inquiry—not merely a portrait of rural Belarus, but a universal question of belonging and loss.
This is theater as quiet contemplation: an invitation to sit with the elderly, listen to the silence, and remember.
Language: Belarusian with English and Chinese surtitles
Click below to get your tickets now:
Fri June 19, 7.30pm
Sat & Sun June 20 & 21, 2pm & 7.30pm
RMB180-480
Theatre YOUNG, 1155 Kongjiang Lu, Yangpu District 上海市杨浦区控江路1155号