Seven somewhat unusual beings always show up when people are confused. When someone gets too full of themselves, they sound the alarm; when someone gets stuck in a rut, they paint a picture to help them see the way forward. They don’t seem like villains so much as friends who help people get back on the right path. The story has both bickering and warmth, as we watch these unusual beings help people become better and grow up, little by little.
Gazing at the light in the cracks of the human world: in the auto shop, a wrench protects a little sister’s candy; on the debate stage, sharp words conceal an unspoken fear. Beneath the shadow of the old pagoda tree, one person holds up the sky with integrity, while another is gnawed to pieces by desire.
In this gamble over human nature, what we wager has never been victory or defeat. It’s whether, in a sliver of light, you will blossom or grow a scar.
