The story takes place in Shanghai, a first-tier city with rapid modernization and development. There are many high-rise buildings in the city, technology companies and the Internet celebrity economy are booming. The fast-paced life has made people gradually ignore the value of traditional handicrafts. As part of the intangible cultural heritage, traditional wood carving skills are faced with the dilemma of inheritance gaps and shrinking markets in such an urban environment. Many wood carving craftsmen are forced to change careers to make a living, leaving only a few sticklers. The protagonist Lin Yan, 35 years old, comes from a family of wood carvings. He has learned traditional wood carving skills from his grandfather since he was a child, and has developed exquisite wood carving skills. He has a calm and persistent personality, has an almost obsessive love and persistence for wood carving, and firmly believes that traditional craftsmanship contains unique cultural charm and market value. Previously, he worked in a small wood carving workshop. After the workshop closed down due to poor management, he was unemployed at home. He faced huge life pressure and doubts about traditional craftsmanship from the outside world. By chance, he started his beloved unemployment...
