No One Knows I Disappeared

a film by

China | 17' | 06/2025 | narrative

In the shadow of China’s growing erasure of marginalized lives and the tightening state surveillance, a sudden disappearance of an elderly woman in the frigid winter propels her caregiver, Lin, on a relentless search. As Lin’s quest deepens, the boundaries between her and the mystery blur, entwining her fate with the vanishing she seeks to resolve.

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Hanxiong Bo

Biography

Hanxiong Bo, born and raised in Beijing, premiered his latest film “DRIFTING” at the 67th San Sebastian International Film Festival, garnering global acclaim and was acquired by Arte. He was also selected for the 2024 Locarno Filmmakers Academy, and is preparing for his debut feature film. Bo earned his BFA in Film and Media Arts from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago and his MFA in Film Directing from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Filmography

  • No One Knows I Disappeared – 2025 – short film
  • Drifting – 2019 – short film
  • Haircut – 2018 – short film
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Crew

Director: Hanxiong Bo
Screenplay: Hanxiong Bo
Producer: Hanxiong Bo
Executive Producers: Angela Ying Bai, Yue Huang, Yaohui Xiao, Xiaojing Qi, Lei Wang, Chris Yang, Roy Ling, Star Li
Cinematographer: Jiahao Zhang
Sound Recording: Li Dan-feng
Sound Design: Li Dan-feng
Editor: Xinzhu Liu
Composer: Ryan Somerville
Production Designer: Lian Liu
Cast: Aoyang Li, Yun Li, Yusha Chen, Zhaohong Zhang

Festivals

  • Shanghai International Film Festival, China (13 – 22 June, 2025)
    Golden Goblet Awards Short Film Competition
  • San Sebastián International Film Festival, Spain (19 – 27 September, 2025)
    Zabaltegi-Tabakalera Section
  • Pingyao International Film Festival, China (24 – 30 September, 2025)
    Short Competition
  • Vancouver International Film Festival, Canada (2 – 12 October, 2025)
    Short Forum Program 
  • Festival Jóvenes Realizadores – Granada Film Festival, Spain (19 – 25 October, 2025)
    International Competition
  • Festival Allers-Retours, France (3 – 12, October, 2025)
    Coming of Age Program
  • Doha Film Festival, Qatar (20 – 28 November, 2025) 
    International Short Film Competition
  • Bogotá Short Film Festival – BOGOSHORTS, Colombia (2 – 9 December, 2025)
    International Fiction Competition

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Press materials

EPK: Click here

Stills, poster & directors’ photos: Click here

Dialogue lists – English: Click here

Downloadable trailer: Vimeo & Youtube 

Excerpts: Coming soon

Socials:
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