Master director Jia Zhangke tries to plan a new masterpiece but encounters obstacles along the way in the form of the pandemic and its new global rituals and accessories. But there are natural glimmers of color in the dark humor. And the feeling of a crowd, with bodies close together, can always be experienced - on film.
The film is part of the initiative ”Spaces”, where Thessaloniki International Film Festival asked around 20 renowned international filmmakers to produce a film inspired by their personal lockdown and the book ""Species of Spaces"" by G. Perec.