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A Hakka Song

People come and go, but songs remain.
Apr 28, 2024 · 11m
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A song is heard in the distance. It comes from the Hekeng village, famous for its ancient earthen buildings, also called tulou. It is where the last original Hakka families live amidst the exodus of those looking for a more modern environment. Among them there is Zhang Zhouyin, an elderly man concerned about the state of the village's temple; or her daughter-in-law, Wei Yi, who spends her entire day guiding tourists through these awe-inspiring houses. And then there’s young Zhang Weibo, her son, who manages to find joy even in the simplest of things... Hekeng: a place frozen in time whose songs have endured for centuries.

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CAST

Zhang Wei Bo
Himself
Zhang Zhou Yin
Himself
Wei Yi
Herself
Zhang Qi Biao
Himself
Zhang Fu
Himself
Zhang Xin Kang
Himself
Zhang Zu Mu
Herself
Zhang Wan Shu
Himself
Directed by Adrià Guxens

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Status
Released
Original language
ZH
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Chico Pez, Looking China Project
Country
CN, ES

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