Synopsis
A director leaves the city and returns to his secluded small village, intending to make a movie based on the village’s historical legends. However, the legends themselves are vague, and the amateur team lacks funds and experience. Finding actors proves difficult, and team members have completely different understandings of the creative process. As a result, making the movie becomes increasingly challenging.
Chen Jiwen
CHEN Jiwen, born in 1983, hails from Fujian and currently resides in Shenzhen. During his university years, he was an avid novelist before transitioning into the advertising industry. In recent years, he has been active in new media, serving as the principal creator of the self-media platform Shandian Production Studio. In his spare time, CHEN explores film and television creation, experimenting with various projects.
Director's statement
My hometown is a secluded village, isolated from the world. Since childhood, I have been curious about why my ancestors chose to settle in such a place. Later, I learned it was to escape the chaos of war. In today’s turbulent world, my village has retained its isolated charm. However, with the rapid urbanization of China, the population of my village is dwindling, and it is on the verge of disappearing. This motivates me to create a film to honor my hometown and its people.
