Synopsis

​ A generations-old troupe is struggling to survive. When they finally get a job, they are interrupted by a street dance troupe. A newcomer to the troupe comes up with an idea to improve the troupe by adding a trendy element of street dance: incorporating movies, games, and animation into traditional theater. movies, games, and animation.

Program Note

​ Traditional plays adhere to strict forms rooted in their history, but these limitations can be frustrating for the younger generation. As there are few audiences seeking traditional plays, the Zhen Ge opera company performing Peking opera faces a crisis. However, an apprentice proposes a revolutionary idea. This movie showcases brilliant concepts, such as a game character unexpectedly appearing on a traditional stage or an animated sequence. The film showcases the power of innovation within the performing arts. (Kim Song-hee)

Director

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  • Disheng Zhang
  • Disheng Zhang was the screenwriter and assistant director of the feature film Rebirth of the Earth(2014), It's You(2015). In 2016, he directed the documentary Find the trace of Cheng Hai and won the Best Public Welfare Film Award at the 6th Beijing International Internet Film Festival. From 2017 to 2020, he worked as the executive director of the program The Plain China at China Central Television.