Evacuate from the 21st Century

Yes, I'd like to say a few words. Thank you.

Li Yang is undoubtedly one of the most imaginative and free-spirited directors among China's talented filmmakers.

Another similar director might be Han Yan.

The comparison is not about who is better. Han Yan probably can't be as reckless as Li Yang, and Li Yang probably can't draw freedom following strict principles like Han Yan.

Imaginative filmmakers are, of course, not rare, but what's rare is a director like Li Yang who can accurately express every form of imaginative freedom.

Chinese cinema definitely needs Li Yang, just as it needs Han Yan, Cheng Er, and Guo Fan.

That's why I feel somewhat frustrated about this film's box office performance. Han Yan's 'Animal World' had over 500 million yuan at the box office. That's a ticket for Han Yan to go on and on.

I'm afraid Li Yang might be gone after this. It's okay if Bi Gan disappeared. Not Li Yang.