A Chinese woman lives quietly for herself, celebrating the prosperous Belle Epoque with song and dance. The female lead does not have a single line of dialogue throughout the film. What I like about Jia Zhangke is that his works of Chinese cinema are very interesting and something that is so different from other filmmakers in China. In many ways, with his use of special digital camera approaches, approaches to themes, music, characters and environments. This film feels like a statement about his career, both documentary and fiction, it is a fascinating experience. Using archival footage and mixing non-linear fiction and non-fiction, Zhangke presents a melancholic and avant-garde story and atmosphere that is full of beautiful presentations and themes explored. The presentation of characters, acting, music and dialogue feels realistic and almost as if you are watching the daily life of an individual and the nature of human beings. Zhao Tao continues to shine with her natural performance and language with every scene she is shown in. The soundtrack selection is interesting and the whole script is fiction vs. watching Jia Zhangke, but I say it’s amazing.