Without narration, Lu and his team opted for an observational, poetic storytelling style, departing from the expository approach typically associated with traditional documentaries.
"In traditional documentaries, the goal is often to investigate a topic, ask questions, and seek answers. But with a cinematic approach, we wait patiently, allowing the characters and the environment to reveal themselves. Over time, as interactions deepen, emotions emerge naturally, becoming evident through the lens," Lu says.
