Viewers of the documentary series may have the impression that it prominently features smiles. Wang Shengzhi recalls the time while filming in Yunnan, when he cracked a simple joke. Despite it being simple, a male avocado vendor laughed heartily, demonstrating the genuine, unrestrained joy found at the market.
"I hadn't seen people laugh so freely in a long time. At the market, the most valuable thing I encountered was the authentic range of smiles," says the director.
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