Adopting a two-line narrative structure,
· Ancient Line (Period of Prince Zhaoming): Starting from Prince Zhaoming's advocacy of benevolence and filial piety and revising the law, through the parting poems in "Nineteen Ancient Poems" (such as "Travel Again" and "Green Grass by the River"), it shows the separation and perseverance of literati, soldiers and women in the troubled times of the Han Dynasty.
· Modern Line (Contemporary Hangzhou/Suzhou): A group of literary and artistic workers such as young director Fang Yuqing, painter Zhen Yingxue, journalist Ye Tianqi, auctioneer Hu Jiayu, etc. Gathered for an art exhibition with the theme of "Nineteen Ancient Poems", and each faced choices about career, emotion and ideals.
You can also turn ancient lines into Easter egg scripts.
Purpose: To explore the eternal theme of "separation and perseverance" through a dual-line narrative intertwined between ancient and modern times, to show the collision and integration of Chinese traditional culture and modern life, and to present individuals' pursuit of ideals, love and self-worth in the changing times.