what we want to insinuate in this film?

Through this dark humour short film, we want to reveal the living conditions of China’s young working class without a clear direction or motivation, and nowhere to release their tenacity. They live a gambler’s life, and the fantasy of “making a fortune” has become a way out of their poverty to some extent. I aim to tell an interesting story through these characters, capturing the emptiness experienced by the younger generation and revealing the spiritual poverty that is prevalent in the post-epidemic era.

While deeply exploring the inescapable predicament faced by the poor, the film also touches on intimacy. Huang Jia and Si Hai gradually reveal their true selves while portraying the driver, who appear beautiful in fantasy but struggle in harsh reality. The concept of robbery was initially a fusion of their desire for a better life, but then inevitably turned into a fantasy segment of success for both of them. Ultimately, the success of their robbery and the tragic death of the driver bring together the absurdity of fantasy and reality. Their daydream of car robbery, a utopian escape from reality, constantly hangs over their struggle with mediocre life.

Nowadays, people’s pursuits are generally deeply influenced by the material world. We often feel uneasy when facing spiritual scarcity and constantly seek balance. In order to enhance the dramatic effect of this robbery, we plan to use dynamic camera movements, including multiple panoramic and tracking shots. In addition, we want to use some mirror shots to create fascinating illusions in the hotel scene. At the same time, the sound design will be through the fusion of string music and electronic music. I hope to balance the external conflict and highlight their inner alienation. In the story, Huang Jia and Si Hai keep hitting the wall when looking for opportunities to open their hearts to each other. The appearance of “a big ticket” is a satire and rebellion against the material world. My friends and I often joke that “spirituality is greater than matter”. We want to make this movie because it is a spiritual carrier that transcends the complex reality in some ways.