Synopsis

Three decades ago, with the help of the United Nations, thousands of people from a remote village were relocated from the desert to the banks of the Yellow River, near a city. However, most of their local ballads and folk music, which had been sung for generations, were lost. This young man, who had stammered since childhood, learned many folk songs to treat his stutter. The treatment failed, but he became obsessed with the folk music of his homeland. For the last seven years, he has stayed away from home to make a living as a touring singer.

Director

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  • Zhang Nan
  • Born in 1986 in Gansu Province, director Zhang Nan graduated from the Communication University of China. Afterward, he directed short documentaries for CCTV’s documentary channel. In 2014, he established Panggo Pictures and began independently producing cinéma vérité-style documentaries. He has created more than 8 short documentaries, including several award-winning works, all of which have been broadcast across China.