Qin says that having firsthand experience with rural regions, he deeply resonates with Deng's vision: "When we hear about developing the economy in small cities and towns through national policies, we might not directly feel the impact but in fact, it means more people can work locally and stay close to their families, creating better living conditions."
According to him, the documentary aims to authentically present the unfolding stories and experiences of the people in the villages, allowing viewers to witness remarkable transformations in rural China.
"We hope that viewers will see the stories and changes. When the opportunity arises, they can visit these villages and perhaps contribute to rural vitalization," Qin says.
While keeping an objective lens during filming and showing different sides of each subject, the relationships between people continue to emerge in front of and behind the camera. After filming, many subjects became friends with the crew members.
"We hope this project will be a continuous endeavor, and that we can keep recording the stories of villages across the country. Rural vitalization is an ongoing story rather than an end. We need to continue documenting it," he adds.
