The premiere of "North of the Tropic of Cancer" took place in Beijing on June 6, marking the first Chinese feature film about RV travel. Director Zhao Hantang presented the movie, which will be released in limited theaters on June 19 and nationwide from June 26.
The film uses three parallel storylines to show three groups of strangers embarking on an RV journey through northwest China, exploring themes of personal crisis and self-acceptance. The project was previously recognized at the 2024 Golden Rooster Awards. Director Zhao Hantang previously made the film "77 Days".