By focusing on the transformation process of Xinghua, a small water town in Jiangsu Province in the 1990s, it uses delicate brushstrokes to describe the living conditions and spiritual changes of ordinary people in the tide of the times, to show the persistence and transformation of traditional water town culture under the impact of the market economy, and to portray the collective memory of an era, a city, and a group of people.
Economy: Transformation from planned economy to market economy, rise and difficulties of township enterprises, laid-off and re-employment
Society: The dual structure of urban and rural areas is loosening, population mobility is accelerating, and consumerism is budding.
Culture: The revival and loss of traditional culture coexist, Hong Kong and Taiwan culture is introduced, and the industrialization of education begins
Environment: Early conflicts between economic development and ecological protection, water town characteristics face challenges
Purpose: Deeply cultivate the hometown and find memories