I Play Extras on Set to Support My Family of Six in the 1960S

[1960s + travel between two worlds + rural life + lighthearted wish fulfillment] One winter day in 1962, Lin Dalong went up the mountain to catch rabbits, but missed his footing and fell off a cliff. When he opened his eyes again, he found himself in a magical place. Everywhere he looked, iron boxes ran around on wheels. Everyone held glowing bricks, and the buildings were so tall their tops disappeared from sight. There were even young women who didn’t wear pants, saying they’d pay eighty yuan if he lay down and let them kiss him! Lin Dalong was dumbfounded. Was it really this easy to make money in this magical place? “Sure thing, miss. I can do that!” On his first day acting, he played a patient lying motionless while waiting for someone to give him CPR. Lin Dalong played the part beautifully, lying there without moving a muscle. Even after the director called cut, he didn’t get up. A young woman nearby had to give him a nudge. “Big brother, get up. It’s time to eat and collect your pay!” Lin Dalong opened his eyes with a worried look. “That’s it? Shouldn’t we kiss a little longer?” The crew burst out laughing. “You sure know how to dream. They won’t pay you more for extra kissing!” Lin Dalong slapped his thigh. “Is that so? What a rip-off!”