An Unfinished Film (2024) Movie Script
Let me record this.
It's July 15th, 2019.
Zeng is about to switch on a 10-year-old computer.
Director Xiaorui,
I think there are a lot of old stories in here.
Right.
Is there any hope?
The power light is off.
Hold on! - Shut it down.
This is the video card.
This is the hard drive connection.
What's the thing above it?
That's also a video plug.
Let's try it once again.
Lets give it a try.
Come on, buddy!
It's all good, bro!
We made it!
Now the challenge is the password.
Oh fuck!
Oh fuck!
So arty!
So pretentious!
No password!
No password, luckily!
Zeng, is everything still here? - Everything is here.
Everything.
This is the younger me.
My name is Xiaorui.
I was born in 1972.
I'm a director, we are shooting a film.
We were at Lake Weishan, remember?
I was born on November 7th, 1978.
My name is Zeng.
I want to be a cinematographer.
This was our first film.
She was your schoolmate.
Where are the editing projects?
Temporary? Why is that?
This should be the old project.
This should be that old project we made.
It's an old version, right? - Yeah.
There is no sound?
The sound is offline. - Yeah.
Ask Fu Kang, the Sound Designer,
to bring us the sound files.
Can't hear the dialogue at all.
I'll ask the Sound Designer.
This means the main unit works, right?
Hi, Fu Kang!
I'm at the Director's studio. Can you come over?
Hello!
Buddies!
Here's the disk. - A 3.5" disk?
It's the sound backup disk. Check it.
Fu Kang, have some wine! - Give me his cup.
Cheers!
Cheers!
How long ago was this?
Ten years ago. - Ten?
We've got sound!
Weve got it.
It's linked.
This is a sequence of Jiang with the cross-dressing boy.
Hello.
Ye?
Is that you?
I'll hang up if you don't speak.
Do you plan to restart the film?
We'll see.
Jiang Cheng was in his twenties.
Let's move to the editing room.
This screen's too small. - OK.
We can't hear anything here. - Let's go.
Come and give us a hand!
I'll call Jiang Cheng.
Call him.
Hi, Jiang Cheng.
Yeah, it has been a long time!
That's great!
We switched on an old computer today.
And just watched some things. It's really moving.
How about you come over for a chat when you're done?
Just to catch up.
And I think...
I want to talk to you about a new idea.
Let's see if we can do something together again.
Alright?
Good. Take your time.
Finish what you're doing.
We are not in a rush.
OK, I'll wait for you.
See you in a bit.
Talk to you later.
It's all linked?
Yes, all linked.
This should be the backup disk
for the project file.
Good evening!
What would you like, bottled or draft?
Bottled, OK.
That was a dark shot.
Yeah, we shot with nothing but a DV camera.
What's the character like?
Jiang Cheng is the main character
who goes to work by day
and fools around at night.
But he falls in love with a boy named Ye.
Later he finds out Ye is with someone.
After, it's about Ye and his boyfriend Ah-jian.
Just take off your pants!
They're rubbing.
It's embarrassing.
Both laughed there. It spoiled that take.
I can't sleep this way.
Not for me, it's hot.
I'm cold.
Then keep it to yourself.
Shame on you.
Are you embarrassed?
Are you going to sleep or not?
That was great!
It was very good.
So different from back then.
Just great.
Come here! - Nope!
Stop messing around.
Get inside and get dressed,
or the teacher will see you.
I'll tear off your pants and fuck you!
Come on, come on!
Here we are, buddies!
Bye!
Call us!
Call when you're home.
3pm tomorrow afternoon!
Give me a ring!
Bye, call me!
Long time no see! - Is everyone here?
In the editing room.
Here you come! - Hi!
Zeng! - Long time no see!
Long time no see!
Recording done? - Yes.
Great!
You've put on some weight!
Long time no see! - Hello Director!
What's this? - Our film from 10 years ago.
We just finished recording.
What do you think? - How long ago was it?
Ten years. - Ten years?
Ten years sharp.
Was it in Nanjing?
In Suqian.
I was quite handsome at the time.
You still are. - You didn't change much.
It's Zeng? - Yes.
It was your first film, right?
Shall we have a drink? - Not for me.
Zeng, give him the camera.
This is the last scene we shot.
That's all we have from the last shoot.
That's where we stopped.
Cheers!
Mixed feelings.
How about...
we find some time and finish it?
What do you mean? - Let's finish it.
We ran out of money.
What's the second part about?
Jiang Cheng goes South, starts his own business.
And he booms in real estate.
You should rewrite it. - Are you serious?
I'll rewrite it differently.
They'll all be busy next year.
I'm thinking about end of January.
A few days before and after Chinese New Year.
Finish shooting in a month's time.
That period doesn't work.
Jiang Cheng is fully booked. - Is that so?
Let's have a chat in private.
You all go to the lobby.
OK, we'll leave you alone.
Come on, sit.
So? - It's a pity
we didn't get to finish it.
If I hadn't insisted on doing it my way
they'd have supported me.
Anyway, it's all in the past.
Dont think too much.
But I really want to finish this film.
If I don't do it this year,
I don't think I'll ever get a chance again.
Xiaorui, let me...
Close the door.
Director Xiaorui,
just between you and me, what's on your mind?
You say "I have to do it, I have to do it".
Why? Tell me exactly what's on your mind.
I just have to. I have to account for...
inviting you on board of this film
just to have it stopped halfway through.
Nothing happened afterwards.
I just feel under an obligation.
And finishing it will make things right?
At least.
We made this film ten years ago.
Ten years ago, right?
I was single, we were all single.
We said yes, even though you said
it might not get released.
You said the script was great. We read it.
It was awesome. We came on board.
But now, we're all married with kids.
My wife is having a baby in December.
Every day, I've got mouths to feed.
Now, we've got to finish this film
not for money but for the obligation you feel.
That's not realistic.
Yeah... Everyone's life is different now.
Not just our lives. It's also a different world.
If nobody can see this film in theatres,
then what's the point?
Just for our own simple pleasure?
Tell me, what's the point?
Your film will never pass the censorship.
It'll be difficult. - Of course!
No one will see it. It's for your own sake.
Add up our ages and we get hundreds.
We'd say "It's fucking awesome!"
Wed be so happy entertaining ourselves.
But no one else can see it?
We're too old for that.
How're your wife and kid? - They're good.
The kid will go to junior school soon.
12 years old?
Yes.
By the end of the year, you...
My wife.
Hi!
What's up, honey?
No, no, I just finished...
I'm with Director Xiaorui.
Just to catch up. Been a while!
Say hello to Sang Qi. - Director Xiaorui says hello.
OK, alright, bye!
Asking you to go home?
- No, she knows I'm working today.
Rearrange your schedule.
To see if its possible.
Frankly speaking,
the film I'm working on won't be finished
until November.
My plan was, by the end of the year,
to attend award ceremonies and events.
I could fit those into my schedule.
It's easy and I can spend more time with my family.
We're having a baby late December.
So I can be with her in January.
Which means...
there's still a slight chance, right?
As I remember, some clients call him.
That's later. - Later
Is this the last take?
First take. - The first?
How many takes do we have for this shot?
Three takes all together. We're watching the first one.
I remember now. Keep going, let's see this one first.
The call sheet. - Thanks.
Really, wait for me there.
I'll be there in a minute.
See you in a bit.
Sir, go straight ahead and then turn right.
Which take is this?
Let me check... Take 5.
5, OK. - The last take.
It's January 22nd, 2020.
After shooting Jiang Cheng's success story in the South,
we shot some reunion scenes with Ye and Ah-jian.
We'll finish this re-shoot before the Chinese New Year.
Hello Mr. Ye! Here is your call sheet for tomorrow.
But my part has been wrapped.
Could I please have your signature?
Where do I sign?
Here, please.
I'm downstairs now.
Ask the driver to park at the exit and come up.
Hello! Here's tomorrow's call sheet.
Leave it on my desk, please. - Sure.
Thank you.
I'm at the door. Open up.
I'm not here.-Huh?
Hi Ah-jian! - Mr. Jiang Cheng!
You're here? I thought you'd wrapped?
I'm here to pick up Ye.
Where is he? - I don't know. He...
Ye!
I'm joking with him.
Here's your parcel.
We're leaving today.
Mr. Jiang? Are you ready for the hairstyle?
We are waiting for you.
OK.
I hope we can leave tonight...
Can I help you pack?
Sure.
Can we shoot tomorrow? - No idea.
When I came through the toll gate,
they were checking IDs.
Really? - Yeah. And taking body temperature.
Is it that serious?
- I heard it's quite bad around Wuhan.
Come on. - Come on, let's get started.
OK, OK, I got it.
Give me a second. Mr. Jiang!
Good morning, Chairman Jiang!
I don't think we need that scene.
I'm just trying it out.
Tang! Only half of the contract has been implemented.
I'll rely on you for the rest. - You can trust me.
So when they stop...
Director? - This is good.
Director, I need to talk to you.
I was looking for you.
Look at this.
All the roads are blocked.
By ambulances and police cars. All blocked.
So many blocked. - Exactly.
I just shot it.
Can't have been easy for you to get here.
I had to go all around.
How many scenes are yet to be shot?
I've put everything we've shot so far on this timeline.
The gaps are the scenes missing.
Mainly scenes with Jiang Cheng.
That's not a lot.
Then, can you mark the scene numbers of those gaps?
Let's try to finish Jiang Cheng's part in two days.
Just put Tang's part aside for after the holidays.
Director, can we speak briefly?
One of our crew is from Wuhan, the hairdresser.
When he checked in,
the hotel manager saw he's from Wuhan.
He must leave the hotel.
People from Wuhan can't stay? - No.
How will you tell him?
I'll break it to him gently,
and get him to understand, OK?
Who'll replace him?
We have someone.
We do? - We do. I'll arrange it, OK?
It's only a couple of days left.
Let's just push through.
Finish the key scenes and wrap up.
Finish shooting and go, OK?
OK. I'll let you get back to it.
Thank you, Director!
What about the call sheet?
Call sheet... - Yes.
Tell everyone to follow the call sheet.
Any changes, we'll talk.
All right? - Sure.
That's it.
I'll keep you updated.
Sound check... - Mr. Fu Kang.
Mr. Fu Kang!
Whats up?
Here is tomorrow's call sheet.
Can we still shoot?
Production Manager said to follow the call sheet.
OK. - Bye!
Hey!
I'll take care of that. Don't worry.
Can we still shoot?
Should be alright. We're all fine.
Your baby misses you!
Mr. Jiang! - Production Manager!
Hello Sang Qi! - Hello!
Hi!
Can we still film tomorrow?
No problem. Everything is as usual.
Can we speak?
We shoot tomorrow. - Can you do his hair now?
Can't you wait?
It's something serious, please.
We'll be quick.
Kang, come here.
Can't you talk when we're done?
Pass me the moustache.
What's up?
There are so many of you.
What if one of you gets infected?
Why would that happen?
Do we need to stick it?
Let's do it when we shoot.
We've tried both today. You decide.
This one is good.
I'm getting my hair dryer.
What's the matter?
Are you all right?
Mr. Jiang! - Why is he leaving?
He is from Wuhan.
He has a fever? - No, he's fine.
Why did he leave? - He is from Wuhan.
He can't stay here,
as the situation in Wuhan is delicate now.
What about our work?
How many costumes? - One.
Just one?
Anyone from Wuhan in your team? - No.
If so, they'd go home early for New Year.
OK, Mr. Jiang!
Turn right, please.
Aren't you done? - No, I'm filming tomorrow.
You're still here? - Honey!
Look, it's Tang!
Hello Sang Qi!
Where is the baby? - Tang!
Sweetheart, you have such big eyes.
What is her name? - Paopao.
She gets upset when I hold her.
She looks like you. - Sure she does.
For your baby girl. - No, I can't take this.
Please. For her one-month celebration.
I can't take it, Tang! - It's our custom!
Tang gave us a red packet. Thank you, Tang.
Thanks, Tang. Let's have dinner at yours.
I'll text you when I'm back in my room.
Wait a moment.
I'll video call you later. - OK.
Where will you go for New Year? - Back to Guangdong.
Let me give you some masks. - I've got two.
Sure? - Yeah.
Don't come back if you don't have to. Something's wrong.
OK. Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!
Bye. - OK! See you!
Mr. Tang.
Do I have anything to try?
Yes. One coat for a possible reshoot after New Year.
Yeah. I heard that the highway has been...
He said that...
there are inspectors in white gowns at the toll gate.
They said there are inspectors
in surgical gowns at the toll gate.
Hi.
How much footage have we got?
How many terabytes?
About 80. - More than 80TB.
About two sets of hard drives.
Take the footage back to the lab tonight.
Ask the Production Manager
to book you on the first flight tonight
or the first one tomorrow morning.
Why?
I have a bad feeling.
Should be fine. Why do you worry?
No, no. You need to take this seriously.
So I am leaving tomorrow or...
Tonight? - Tonight.
Better tonight.
Hello Tang! - Production Manager!
Director,
are you sure you need me back for reshoots?
Almost sure.
But why after the holidays?
Can't we do it now?
We're focusing on Jiang Cheng's part now.
I will send you the script once finished.
You go home and have a good New Year.
We'll finalize your schedule soon. OK?
OK!
Bye, Mr. Tang. - Happy New Year!
Mr. Tang, see you soon! - Take masks.
I have some. - It's hard to get them.
I went to 4 different pharmacies but only got 7 or 8.
They're in short supply.
We have some in stock. Take some.
OK.
Tang, have a good journey. Bye bye.
I'll send out red packets on the New Year.
Thank you. Happy New Year!
Will you stop shooting? - No. I'll shorten it.
The situation seems to be getting worse.
I need to shoot as much as I can.
I won't see you out. - See you soon, Xiaorui.
Can we talk? - Let me see the lighting boys first.
Hey, you guys are all here.
Mr. Zeng!
Any news from other productions?
Yes. My cousin just called me.
They stopped shooting. - Completely?
The actors left. He said it was quite bad.
Mr. Zeng, shall we start packing up?
Yeah. Well, it is getting quite bad.
OK, then.
Go pack up. - OK.
Leave two lights out in case we do shoot tomorrow.
Good idea. I'll pack the heavy ones first.
Yes. - Leave the small ones out.
And stop drinking!
OK. She gave us the call sheet.
And wear a mask, if we're shooting tomorrow.
Will do, Mr. Zeng.
Keep me posted. - OK, bye!
It's raining.
Here, cigarette?
Is the Director here? - No.
I was told so. What are you doing?
Looking for him? - Yes.
I'll call him. - No need.
Are we still shooting?
I don't know. We're wondering too.
If not, I'm out of here.
Me too. - Let's talk to the Director.
Dir. Xiaorui, where are you?
Come to the glass corridor on the 3rd floor for a bit?
Don't leave anything behind.
I'm out of here.
Ok.
Have a safe trip! Stay in touch.
Xiaorui!
Director!
You're all here.
Are we shooting tomorrow?
- Not if everyone's packing up!
How can we shoot if people are leaving?
And you won't have time after the holidays.
Who decides if we shoot or not?
You do.
Then I say stop filming.
I'll get the Production Manager. - I'm leaving tonight.
It's not that we don't want to film, we can't.
Hesitating's no help.
We're so close. - We can't shoot anyway.
Hello Mr. Jiang! - Are we stopping?
What is it? - We might stop?
Just look around. We want to shoot
but everyone else is packing up.
Who told them to pack up?
No one did.
Didn't we say we'd keep shooting?
How can we if everything's packed?
They're not packing! They're just tidying up.
Look! They're not tidying up, they're packing.
They're running away. Let's just stop.
We'll continue after New Year. - Are you sure?
I've made up my mind.
Everyone goes home, we'll see later.
Who's calling me?
I'll go pack up, then. - Please tell the team.
Inform the team.
I'm off.
I'll go tell my wife I'm going home tomorrow.
Early celebrations! - Happy New Year!
Say hi to Sang Qi for me.
Take care! - I will.
Hey, guys! Pack everything up.
Call sheet will be updated. Get ready!
Have a nice and easy New Year.
You should pack up too. Hurry.
I'll wait. I need to make sure...
that all the footage is saved properly.
No mistakes allowed.
We're already sending some footage back tonight.
Tonight, already? - Yes.
See you after the holidays! - Take care!
I've got to go. See you!
Take them. - Thanks, someone brought masks.
You've got enough? - Yes.
They ran out. - I know.
What's going on? What happened?
It's dead. - Check it out.
What's going on? Power cut?
Go have a look!
The powers out.
Check the drives. They're OK?
Do you have a UPS? - We do.
Good. Shut it down now.
This is too much. - So dangerous.
How'd it happen? - No idea.
Buildings around are dead. - All of them?
Yes.
The hard drives went out when the power died.
Check the drives.
Turn off anything unnecessary.
It's a full blackout. Pack your stuff.
They have power there.
It was dead for a while, and it came back on again.
Call the Production Manager. Ask him to check...
The power is back!
Do you have time to check flights?
If not, I'll check for tomorrow myself.
What time?
Shall we take this flight?
Why are so many people here?
I need your ID numbers.
Who is it? - Mr. Jiang!
What's up?
About transport. All cars are booked.
I'll drop off the footage tonight.
- It's OK. I'm leaving tomorrow.
OK. Got it.
Wait a minute.
Why the coughing? Caught a cold?
I've just been out running around.
Thank you.
Please, I can't take them with me.
OK. It's all right. - Wait. This is for you.
For New Year.
And for looking after me.
Take care. - Thank you!
It's going crazy. Take care!
You too. Stay safe. - I will.
Thanks.
What happened? I lost you.
The residential community just called.
They're closing off our complex.
Will it
Will it be forbidden to go out or in?
Not allowed to come in?
Not allowed to go out.
Shit. I thought I couldn't go back home.
The whole family is not allowed out.
But they didn't say anything about entering.
So, what should we do?
We can't go out.
Someone collapsed out there.
Who is it?
Ask your guys to carry him away.
Can you get someone?
What's up? - Security!
What's wrong? - It's OK, Mr. Jiang.
We were talking, he was fine.
It's OK... - Lift him up!
You guys, go help him.
Who was that? - Someone from our team.
Tell me when the ambulance comes. - OK.
He's just lying there.
Honey! - Mr. Jiang?
Please go back to your room. Put on a mask, OK?
Call if you need help. - I need to talk to the Director.
Hello, Ye!
Jiang Cheng. Where are you? - 3rd floor.
Lobby's packed. All anxious to go.
Wait. I'm coming.
Hurry!
Honey. - How's there?
The crew's downstairs. I'm off to check.
Are you quarantined? - I don't know.
Ye! What's going on?
Someone's infected. We're telling everyone to leave.
We should leave tonight.
I'm out of here too.
Want to go with us? We've got a van.
He's got a van. Go.
I'll get my bags. - Hurry!
See you at the van.
Ye, why are you still here?
I was talking to Jiang Cheng. - Go!
You have cars, right?
Room for bags? - Yes.
Bye.
What are you doing? - What?
No one else leaves now. - Why?
What is it? What do you mean?
We have our orders!
Please understand!
I have to get back tonight! - Please open the door.
Listen to me.
Please. - There's nothing I can do.
Hello.
They locked the front door.
Go out the back.
OK, I will.
Hurry! I'll wait at the back door.
Ill be right down.
Be quick!
Ah-jian! Let's go!
Sir, can you drive round to the back door?
We'll do everything to help,
but can you let him go first? - Please...
All back to your rooms! I'll update you!
Don't panic and stay calm.
We'll negotiate. Please go back.
Let Mr. Jiang leave.
Can you talk to someone? Just one single person.
I'm getting my luggage. I'm leaving tonight with Ye.
Or I'll get stuck here.
Hurry up then! Should I call your assistant Rong?
OK, let me get packed first.
Please don't hang up. I want to stay on the line...
The ambulance is here.
They carried him down.
Who? - The guy I was talking to in my room.
I gave him a red packet.
I was in contact with him.
Will I be fine?
Did you touch him?
When I gave him the red packet.
Ye is calling. I'll hang up now.
Ye! I'm still packing.
Jiang Cheng, we'll reach the back door soon.
Can you drive faster?
Are you coming down?
Not yet. Give me a second.
Wait, Jiang Cheng.
The back door's locked, too.
Don't come down yet. - Keep driving.
Is there any other door? - Keep driving.
Jiang Cheng, the back door has been locked.
Go through the glass corridor.
Go through the glass corridor!
You can't pass now.
We're leaving. Lift the barrier and we're gone.
Raise it, please. We're leaving. Thanks.
Through the glass corridor, then left, to the end.
You'll see the stairs. - I know.
We'll wait outside. - Got it.
I'm coming down. On my way.
Mr. Jiang, you can't leave your room!
I just came up. - Yes, Mr. Jiang.
I'm leaving. I came for my bags.
No one can leave. Please cooperate.
My car is waiting downstairs.
Captain, Mr. Jiang insists on leaving.
Mr. Jiang! - Sorry. No one can leave.
Walk to the end of the corridor.
This hotel has been locked down.
I'm coming up. - This hotel has been locked down.
Wait.
I'm here. Do you see me? Coming.
Mr. Jiang refuses to go back to his room.
Mr. Jiang, no! Please understand.
Hello.
Jiang Cheng, try to talk to him. Don't argue.
My car is waiting.
Just got the order. No one can leave.
Let's pretend I was downstairs and never came back.
Please, it's almost New Year.
Don't you stop me.
Don't stop me! - They're using force!
They are using force!
Don't stop me. - Stop filming!
Delete it now! Stop filming!
I'll call the Production Manager.
Leave now. - Just a minute.
Let go of me!
Get your hands off me! - Calm down.
Don't touch me! I can walk myself.
I can walk. Don't touch me.
Get in there!
Close the door!
Open the door!
Ye! - Jiang Cheng!
You go ahead. Just go. I'm fine.
They just won't let me go.
They won't let me go. Go ahead or you won't leave.
Don't argue. Talk nicely.
Don't be angry, Jiang. - OK.
Take care.
My wife is calling. Bye.
Right away! Just making a call.
Production Manager! Mr. Jiang was beaten up.
Yes. Go check on him.
OK. Hurry up
You've got blood on your face?
They stopped me getting out. - God.
I'm OK.
Just a minute.
What happened?
What is it? - Oh dear!
I'm fine.
No one is allowed out. It's all sealed off.
Why are you so hurt?
I started it.
They wouldn't let me go.
Can I see your eye? - It's fine.
Just let me see your eye.
Does it hurt?
It's fine.
Mr. Jiang!
I've got to go. I'll call you back.
Mr. Jiang insisted on leaving.
That doesn't mean you can beat him up!
Production Manager! - Mr. Jiang!
Are you OK? - I'm fine.
You're bleeding! That's bad!
Sorry, Mr. Jiang. - How?
It was an accident. I started it.
We follow orders from higher up.
That's no excuse for violence.
I'm OK. When can we leave?
My flight's in the morning.
Still waiting for further notice
from higher authorities.
And then theyll notice the production unit.
Can you push for it?
We'll tell the Prod. Manager once we hear.
Here is your luggage.
Apologize to Mr. Jiang! - No need.
Very sorry, Mr. Jiang.
I started it. Everything's fine.
No worries.
Sorry for the trouble. - You're good to go.
Are you OK, Mr. Jiang? - I'm fine.
At such times, anyone can get irritated.
Try to stay calm.
Tell me when we can leave. When?
We're stuck here.
I'm liaising with the hotel.
Can I leave tonight? - I don't think so.
Given the situation, the hotel might be safer.
Please stay here and wait.
I'll tell you when I know more.
I'll wait. - OK.
Mr. Jiang!
I'm leaving the first-aid box at the door.
My apologies again.
Will you be able to leave?
I can't leave tonight.
I have to wait in the hotel.
I'll keep you posted.
Closing Wuhan's outbound routes
is a very tough decision to make.
By enduring short-term difficulties
we aim to secure long-term safety and peace
for which we hope to gain
everyone's understanding and support.
Dear citizens, don't panic.
Our municipality will control market prices,
to ensure supplies and steady prices.
Mr. Jiang! I just got to your hotel.
I think I'm at the back door. The front door is closed.
I'm at the back door. I don't see you.
Just a minute.
I'm over the back door. - Let me see.
Which floor are you on? - The 3rd floor.
Sang Qi asked me to bring a package.
Hello, Mr. Jiang!
What are you doing here?
I want to deliver a box. I will be up soon.
She is here for me.
I'll just drop off the box and come back.
You cannot go in.
Ask your supervisor!
I'll show you what's inside.
What's inside? - Everyday essentials.
Disinfectant, masks. Things like that.
Or come upstairs?
She's with us. Tell him you're part of our crew.
Do you have the key to the back door?
What happened to your eye?
It's fine. I tripped yesterday.
There are swabs in the box to disinfect the wound.
OK.
What's the problem? - He won't let me in.
He says someone will bring it up later.
That's OK.
Send someone up with the box. She's not coming up.
You can't leave your room? You just have to stay there?
And you can't see the Director or Zeng or the others?
No, but we created a group chat last night.
We're locked in our own rooms.
We really have the best of luck.
I never expected this to happen to me in this lifetime.
And not even in the next!
I'm worried about you being all alone.
I'll be fine. There's nothing to worry about.
There are no girls around. Don't worry. I'm all alone.
Even if I wanted, I couldn't find a girl.
You should be less worried than usual.
OK.
Stop worrying and have some dinner.
I don't know what's going on.
Hello? - Mr. Jiang!
Are you feeling OK? Do you have any symptoms?
No, I'm fine.
Any coughing? - No.
Good to hear. - What's up?
Good you're feeling fine.
I have to tell you...
The hospital called to tell me the guy who collapsed
has been confirmed to be infected.
Xiaorui, how are you doing? Are you feeling OK?
The Production Manager told me
you aren't feeling well. Are you OK?
Honey, what's up?
I'm making Paopao burp. I'll call you back.
Xiaorui, are you all right?-Jiang Cheng!
I'm fine.
The Prod. Manager said you aren't feeling well?
My head feels a bit hot.
I'm not sure what's wrong.
You'd better take your temperature.
I will but I don't think I have a fever.
That's good. - Yeah.
We should be fine then. - Yeah.
I think we should all be fine.
You don't have symptoms, do you?
No, I don't.
I just...
I'm not feeling anything wrong. Not at all.
Good. Sleep more and drink water.
Why is your eye red?
It's fine.
It was...
The other day... Sorry, I've got to go.
My wife, let me call her back.
All right.
Rest! - I will.
Try not to worry.
No reply from property management.
- Did you ask anyone else?
I'm going to...
Let me go ask next door.
What does the notice they just sent mean?
We aren't allowed out. - Really?
Neither entry nor exit is allowed. Same for all of us.
OK.
When will you come back home?
I'm waiting for the instruction.
I'm all alone at home. I don't know what to do.
I'll be back soon.
I'll be back soon.
Try to have an early night.
Get some sleep. You have to feed Paopao at midnight.
I'll call you, when I'm up tomorrow morning.
Jiang Cheng?
I just heard two set runners got infected.
Are you all right?
I had some personal contact with them.
I don't know.
Let's see how it goes today.
Also, I'd like to...
I'd like to... use this quarantine to revise the script.
A lot has changed now,
and things are not as what we imagined at all.
Also, use your phones to film when you have some time.
Record your daily life,
take selfies and save videos from the internet.
It might be interesting to look back at them.
Lunch is here. Come out and get it.
Lunch is here. Come out and get it.
Hello!
What are you doing?
Is Paopao asleep?
She's sleeping so well.
Try not to have her sleep on her belly.
It can make babies suffocate.
Be careful. Watch out for her.
I'm right next to her.
Im keeping my eyes on her.
Are you stuffed?
Yes. I ate it all.
So I need to do some exercise.
Meeting time!
Jiang Cheng, are you there?
Hello everyone! How have you been?
Still alive? - Getting by.
Hello!
Have you heard?
Haven't you told them yet, Production Manager?
Are you all OK?
Not yet.
Two set runners got infected.
Did you know about that?
Why isn't the Director online?
Two more are infected.
We'd better sit back and enjoy it here.
Director Xiaorui!
Hello, Production Manager?
Mr. Jiang.
Director has been quarantined separately.
Anyone who's sick is being isolated
for transfer to the hospital.
As it stands,
this seems to be the situation.
He wanted me to call you,
as he's not allowed to use his phone.
I see.
Still up?
I can't sleep.
Why is that? - I just can't.
Is Paopao asleep?
I just can't sleep.
Is Paopao asleep?
Yes.
How was she today?
Was she good today?
We miss you so much.
Paopao wasn't naughty today?
How come she fell asleep so early?
When will you come back home?
I don't know.
I'm waiting for news.
I miss you guys.
I want to be back.
I feel so vulnerable.
I wish I could be tough.
You have me.
But you know...
I'm feeling less tough, too.
When I was younger,
I was ready to perform any stunt.
I was never scared.
But now, since we had our baby,
while walking down the street,
I always stay away from trouble.
Do you think...
I am becoming a coward?
I am scared.
Growing older, we get more vulnerable.
Maybe it's also a sign of maturity.
Always stay on the safe side.
I can't even think about what you and Paopao would do
if anything bad happened to me.
Really.
I am such a coward now.
Why does shit happen to us?
After all these years, we were finally settling down.
We finally have our Paopao. She's so beautiful.
Your career is improving.
And all of a sudden, such a mess.
Don't be sad.
When I watched those videos from Wuhan,
I saw those people,
sick people,
and those who lost their families.
All of them.
I just can't fall asleep, and I really miss you.
I can't handle it. Today I saw a video of a boy.
His whole family got sick and was taken away.
He was left all alone and only found several days later.
It's unbearable to watch. I just can't look at it.
Especially anything with kids, I can't take it.
Exactly, me neither.
It always leads me to endless worries.
I can't help wondering,
could something like that happen to us?
Could the same thing happen to us?
It really scares me.
Think about Paopao. She only just came into this world.
I'd never want anything like this to happen to her.
She was only just born...
When she was born,
I was too caught up in work.
I know what doing this film means to you.
You know... you know what I think now?
I think there is nothing in the world
more important than being with family.
However much money you make.
Now, for me,
having dinner with my family,
going for a walk hand in hand, is all I wish for.
Honey, and Paopao, are you asleep?
Dad misses you two so much now.
New Year's coming.
I want to be with you, together.
See, this is where Dad works.
This is the bed Dad sleeps in.
Dad is so eager to get home and see you and Mom.
But Dad can't leave.
Because the roads are blocked.
And there are guards by the doors.
Got you!
Hit.
Hit. Hit. Hit.
Pinch. Pinch.
Pinch.
Pinch.
Hit. Hit. Hit. Hit. Hit.
Got you.
Got you.
Got you!
Hello everyone! How have you been? All good?
What are you guys doing?
Still alive. - So bored.
I'm drinking as always.
Have you had dinner?
How are you doing, guys? How are you getting on?
Cheers!
Cheers!
Bottoms up!
Food is horrible! You seem to be enjoying it.
Fine with me. Not too bad.
Can't we have a proper New Year's Eve dinner?
Make do with it. - Only 3 courses?
We deserve a better dinner!
It has vegetables and meat!
It's New Year's Eve dinner! - Beer first!
A poor dinner, Production Manager!
Is this what we get for such an occasion?
Can't we have food delivered?
Do they do group deliveries?
Food deliveries have been banned.
Just eat these packaged meals.
Sorry guys. How lucky!
Production Manager, you're being mean!
Get us something Korean! Some nice Korean food.
Let me show you my room. - Sleeping with his equipment!
I don't know.
Mr. Zeng, what's on your neck?
Don't scare me!
Fake coughing! - You caught me.
That was some bad acting.
Not bad, Zeng.
All tangled up! - So kitsch!
What a weirdo! - What's going on?
Here's my equipment store. Full of lighting.
New Year vibes!
It's almost New Year! - Let's count down.
Is it now?
What time is it? - Almost midnight.
Let's celebrate! - Let's start!
10!
9!
8!
7!
6!
5!
4!
3!
2!
1!
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year, Director!
Cheers! - Happy New Year!
To your health, Director!
Another one!
Get ready for some red packets in the group chat.
Look at him!
Trendy! Very fashionable!
This is the third time I've brushed my teeth tonight.
Will there be a fourth time?
Quarantine time at the hotel.
I'm not allowed to go out and have fun!
It's bad!
They say there's a virus out there,
but I cant see it.
I want to play with the virus.
Let's drink and dance.
Zeng, don't get an electric shock!
Oh, no, no, no!
Good acting!
Do you think there's anyone on guard in the corridor?
Go out and check! - What are you doing?
I am going out!
Are you allowed to? - I'm going out!
Let's just get out!
Who cares?
Come on!
Let's go!
During the epidemic,
do not leave your rooms, and do not gather with anyone.
Follow the prevention regulations,
and go back to you rooms now!
Or you will suffer all legal consequences.
Don't touch me! - Calm down!
During the epidemic,
do not leave your rooms and do not gather with anyone.
Follow the prevention regulations
and go back to your rooms now.
Or you will suffer all legal consequences.
Darling baby,
Daddy misses you.
Mom.
Mom, please don't go.
Mom.
Honey.
I thought you were asleep.
Not yet. - Why are you still up?
I'm tired.
Exhausted.
Go to bed. Just try to fall asleep.
Are you in bed yet? - Yes.
Try to fall asleep.
Let's fall asleep together then.
Join me.
Let's fall asleep together.
Good night.
Now it is...
April...
It's April 4th.
April 4th, 2020.
10am.
Qingming Jie.
Three minutes.
The traffic lights changed from red to green.
Please scatter around while taking pictures.
After my recovery, I returned to the hotel,
reunited with my crew,
and resumed working
with everyone throughout the pandemic.
The events of the past and present
have been changing each one of us,
as well as that film, ever-unfinished.
I thought we could finish the film soon.
But what happened afterwards
was something we never expected.
Please show ID cards.
If you don't have it, please give your ID number.
If you don't know it, get your ID card.
Maintain 1-meter distance.
Wear your mask properly. Do not crowd around.
Please present your ID cards.
It's too bright to scan the code.
Thank you!
Thank you!
Green Code, NAT valid for 1 day.
It's July 15th, 2019.
Zeng is about to switch on a 10-year-old computer.
Director Xiaorui,
I think there are a lot of old stories in here.
Right.
Is there any hope?
The power light is off.
Hold on! - Shut it down.
This is the video card.
This is the hard drive connection.
What's the thing above it?
That's also a video plug.
Let's try it once again.
Lets give it a try.
Come on, buddy!
It's all good, bro!
We made it!
Now the challenge is the password.
Oh fuck!
Oh fuck!
So arty!
So pretentious!
No password!
No password, luckily!
Zeng, is everything still here? - Everything is here.
Everything.
This is the younger me.
My name is Xiaorui.
I was born in 1972.
I'm a director, we are shooting a film.
We were at Lake Weishan, remember?
I was born on November 7th, 1978.
My name is Zeng.
I want to be a cinematographer.
This was our first film.
She was your schoolmate.
Where are the editing projects?
Temporary? Why is that?
This should be the old project.
This should be that old project we made.
It's an old version, right? - Yeah.
There is no sound?
The sound is offline. - Yeah.
Ask Fu Kang, the Sound Designer,
to bring us the sound files.
Can't hear the dialogue at all.
I'll ask the Sound Designer.
This means the main unit works, right?
Hi, Fu Kang!
I'm at the Director's studio. Can you come over?
Hello!
Buddies!
Here's the disk. - A 3.5" disk?
It's the sound backup disk. Check it.
Fu Kang, have some wine! - Give me his cup.
Cheers!
Cheers!
How long ago was this?
Ten years ago. - Ten?
We've got sound!
Weve got it.
It's linked.
This is a sequence of Jiang with the cross-dressing boy.
Hello.
Ye?
Is that you?
I'll hang up if you don't speak.
Do you plan to restart the film?
We'll see.
Jiang Cheng was in his twenties.
Let's move to the editing room.
This screen's too small. - OK.
We can't hear anything here. - Let's go.
Come and give us a hand!
I'll call Jiang Cheng.
Call him.
Hi, Jiang Cheng.
Yeah, it has been a long time!
That's great!
We switched on an old computer today.
And just watched some things. It's really moving.
How about you come over for a chat when you're done?
Just to catch up.
And I think...
I want to talk to you about a new idea.
Let's see if we can do something together again.
Alright?
Good. Take your time.
Finish what you're doing.
We are not in a rush.
OK, I'll wait for you.
See you in a bit.
Talk to you later.
It's all linked?
Yes, all linked.
This should be the backup disk
for the project file.
Good evening!
What would you like, bottled or draft?
Bottled, OK.
That was a dark shot.
Yeah, we shot with nothing but a DV camera.
What's the character like?
Jiang Cheng is the main character
who goes to work by day
and fools around at night.
But he falls in love with a boy named Ye.
Later he finds out Ye is with someone.
After, it's about Ye and his boyfriend Ah-jian.
Just take off your pants!
They're rubbing.
It's embarrassing.
Both laughed there. It spoiled that take.
I can't sleep this way.
Not for me, it's hot.
I'm cold.
Then keep it to yourself.
Shame on you.
Are you embarrassed?
Are you going to sleep or not?
That was great!
It was very good.
So different from back then.
Just great.
Come here! - Nope!
Stop messing around.
Get inside and get dressed,
or the teacher will see you.
I'll tear off your pants and fuck you!
Come on, come on!
Here we are, buddies!
Bye!
Call us!
Call when you're home.
3pm tomorrow afternoon!
Give me a ring!
Bye, call me!
Long time no see! - Is everyone here?
In the editing room.
Here you come! - Hi!
Zeng! - Long time no see!
Long time no see!
Recording done? - Yes.
Great!
You've put on some weight!
Long time no see! - Hello Director!
What's this? - Our film from 10 years ago.
We just finished recording.
What do you think? - How long ago was it?
Ten years. - Ten years?
Ten years sharp.
Was it in Nanjing?
In Suqian.
I was quite handsome at the time.
You still are. - You didn't change much.
It's Zeng? - Yes.
It was your first film, right?
Shall we have a drink? - Not for me.
Zeng, give him the camera.
This is the last scene we shot.
That's all we have from the last shoot.
That's where we stopped.
Cheers!
Mixed feelings.
How about...
we find some time and finish it?
What do you mean? - Let's finish it.
We ran out of money.
What's the second part about?
Jiang Cheng goes South, starts his own business.
And he booms in real estate.
You should rewrite it. - Are you serious?
I'll rewrite it differently.
They'll all be busy next year.
I'm thinking about end of January.
A few days before and after Chinese New Year.
Finish shooting in a month's time.
That period doesn't work.
Jiang Cheng is fully booked. - Is that so?
Let's have a chat in private.
You all go to the lobby.
OK, we'll leave you alone.
Come on, sit.
So? - It's a pity
we didn't get to finish it.
If I hadn't insisted on doing it my way
they'd have supported me.
Anyway, it's all in the past.
Dont think too much.
But I really want to finish this film.
If I don't do it this year,
I don't think I'll ever get a chance again.
Xiaorui, let me...
Close the door.
Director Xiaorui,
just between you and me, what's on your mind?
You say "I have to do it, I have to do it".
Why? Tell me exactly what's on your mind.
I just have to. I have to account for...
inviting you on board of this film
just to have it stopped halfway through.
Nothing happened afterwards.
I just feel under an obligation.
And finishing it will make things right?
At least.
We made this film ten years ago.
Ten years ago, right?
I was single, we were all single.
We said yes, even though you said
it might not get released.
You said the script was great. We read it.
It was awesome. We came on board.
But now, we're all married with kids.
My wife is having a baby in December.
Every day, I've got mouths to feed.
Now, we've got to finish this film
not for money but for the obligation you feel.
That's not realistic.
Yeah... Everyone's life is different now.
Not just our lives. It's also a different world.
If nobody can see this film in theatres,
then what's the point?
Just for our own simple pleasure?
Tell me, what's the point?
Your film will never pass the censorship.
It'll be difficult. - Of course!
No one will see it. It's for your own sake.
Add up our ages and we get hundreds.
We'd say "It's fucking awesome!"
Wed be so happy entertaining ourselves.
But no one else can see it?
We're too old for that.
How're your wife and kid? - They're good.
The kid will go to junior school soon.
12 years old?
Yes.
By the end of the year, you...
My wife.
Hi!
What's up, honey?
No, no, I just finished...
I'm with Director Xiaorui.
Just to catch up. Been a while!
Say hello to Sang Qi. - Director Xiaorui says hello.
OK, alright, bye!
Asking you to go home?
- No, she knows I'm working today.
Rearrange your schedule.
To see if its possible.
Frankly speaking,
the film I'm working on won't be finished
until November.
My plan was, by the end of the year,
to attend award ceremonies and events.
I could fit those into my schedule.
It's easy and I can spend more time with my family.
We're having a baby late December.
So I can be with her in January.
Which means...
there's still a slight chance, right?
As I remember, some clients call him.
That's later. - Later
Is this the last take?
First take. - The first?
How many takes do we have for this shot?
Three takes all together. We're watching the first one.
I remember now. Keep going, let's see this one first.
The call sheet. - Thanks.
Really, wait for me there.
I'll be there in a minute.
See you in a bit.
Sir, go straight ahead and then turn right.
Which take is this?
Let me check... Take 5.
5, OK. - The last take.
It's January 22nd, 2020.
After shooting Jiang Cheng's success story in the South,
we shot some reunion scenes with Ye and Ah-jian.
We'll finish this re-shoot before the Chinese New Year.
Hello Mr. Ye! Here is your call sheet for tomorrow.
But my part has been wrapped.
Could I please have your signature?
Where do I sign?
Here, please.
I'm downstairs now.
Ask the driver to park at the exit and come up.
Hello! Here's tomorrow's call sheet.
Leave it on my desk, please. - Sure.
Thank you.
I'm at the door. Open up.
I'm not here.-Huh?
Hi Ah-jian! - Mr. Jiang Cheng!
You're here? I thought you'd wrapped?
I'm here to pick up Ye.
Where is he? - I don't know. He...
Ye!
I'm joking with him.
Here's your parcel.
We're leaving today.
Mr. Jiang? Are you ready for the hairstyle?
We are waiting for you.
OK.
I hope we can leave tonight...
Can I help you pack?
Sure.
Can we shoot tomorrow? - No idea.
When I came through the toll gate,
they were checking IDs.
Really? - Yeah. And taking body temperature.
Is it that serious?
- I heard it's quite bad around Wuhan.
Come on. - Come on, let's get started.
OK, OK, I got it.
Give me a second. Mr. Jiang!
Good morning, Chairman Jiang!
I don't think we need that scene.
I'm just trying it out.
Tang! Only half of the contract has been implemented.
I'll rely on you for the rest. - You can trust me.
So when they stop...
Director? - This is good.
Director, I need to talk to you.
I was looking for you.
Look at this.
All the roads are blocked.
By ambulances and police cars. All blocked.
So many blocked. - Exactly.
I just shot it.
Can't have been easy for you to get here.
I had to go all around.
How many scenes are yet to be shot?
I've put everything we've shot so far on this timeline.
The gaps are the scenes missing.
Mainly scenes with Jiang Cheng.
That's not a lot.
Then, can you mark the scene numbers of those gaps?
Let's try to finish Jiang Cheng's part in two days.
Just put Tang's part aside for after the holidays.
Director, can we speak briefly?
One of our crew is from Wuhan, the hairdresser.
When he checked in,
the hotel manager saw he's from Wuhan.
He must leave the hotel.
People from Wuhan can't stay? - No.
How will you tell him?
I'll break it to him gently,
and get him to understand, OK?
Who'll replace him?
We have someone.
We do? - We do. I'll arrange it, OK?
It's only a couple of days left.
Let's just push through.
Finish the key scenes and wrap up.
Finish shooting and go, OK?
OK. I'll let you get back to it.
Thank you, Director!
What about the call sheet?
Call sheet... - Yes.
Tell everyone to follow the call sheet.
Any changes, we'll talk.
All right? - Sure.
That's it.
I'll keep you updated.
Sound check... - Mr. Fu Kang.
Mr. Fu Kang!
Whats up?
Here is tomorrow's call sheet.
Can we still shoot?
Production Manager said to follow the call sheet.
OK. - Bye!
Hey!
I'll take care of that. Don't worry.
Can we still shoot?
Should be alright. We're all fine.
Your baby misses you!
Mr. Jiang! - Production Manager!
Hello Sang Qi! - Hello!
Hi!
Can we still film tomorrow?
No problem. Everything is as usual.
Can we speak?
We shoot tomorrow. - Can you do his hair now?
Can't you wait?
It's something serious, please.
We'll be quick.
Kang, come here.
Can't you talk when we're done?
Pass me the moustache.
What's up?
There are so many of you.
What if one of you gets infected?
Why would that happen?
Do we need to stick it?
Let's do it when we shoot.
We've tried both today. You decide.
This one is good.
I'm getting my hair dryer.
What's the matter?
Are you all right?
Mr. Jiang! - Why is he leaving?
He is from Wuhan.
He has a fever? - No, he's fine.
Why did he leave? - He is from Wuhan.
He can't stay here,
as the situation in Wuhan is delicate now.
What about our work?
How many costumes? - One.
Just one?
Anyone from Wuhan in your team? - No.
If so, they'd go home early for New Year.
OK, Mr. Jiang!
Turn right, please.
Aren't you done? - No, I'm filming tomorrow.
You're still here? - Honey!
Look, it's Tang!
Hello Sang Qi!
Where is the baby? - Tang!
Sweetheart, you have such big eyes.
What is her name? - Paopao.
She gets upset when I hold her.
She looks like you. - Sure she does.
For your baby girl. - No, I can't take this.
Please. For her one-month celebration.
I can't take it, Tang! - It's our custom!
Tang gave us a red packet. Thank you, Tang.
Thanks, Tang. Let's have dinner at yours.
I'll text you when I'm back in my room.
Wait a moment.
I'll video call you later. - OK.
Where will you go for New Year? - Back to Guangdong.
Let me give you some masks. - I've got two.
Sure? - Yeah.
Don't come back if you don't have to. Something's wrong.
OK. Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!
Bye. - OK! See you!
Mr. Tang.
Do I have anything to try?
Yes. One coat for a possible reshoot after New Year.
Yeah. I heard that the highway has been...
He said that...
there are inspectors in white gowns at the toll gate.
They said there are inspectors
in surgical gowns at the toll gate.
Hi.
How much footage have we got?
How many terabytes?
About 80. - More than 80TB.
About two sets of hard drives.
Take the footage back to the lab tonight.
Ask the Production Manager
to book you on the first flight tonight
or the first one tomorrow morning.
Why?
I have a bad feeling.
Should be fine. Why do you worry?
No, no. You need to take this seriously.
So I am leaving tomorrow or...
Tonight? - Tonight.
Better tonight.
Hello Tang! - Production Manager!
Director,
are you sure you need me back for reshoots?
Almost sure.
But why after the holidays?
Can't we do it now?
We're focusing on Jiang Cheng's part now.
I will send you the script once finished.
You go home and have a good New Year.
We'll finalize your schedule soon. OK?
OK!
Bye, Mr. Tang. - Happy New Year!
Mr. Tang, see you soon! - Take masks.
I have some. - It's hard to get them.
I went to 4 different pharmacies but only got 7 or 8.
They're in short supply.
We have some in stock. Take some.
OK.
Tang, have a good journey. Bye bye.
I'll send out red packets on the New Year.
Thank you. Happy New Year!
Will you stop shooting? - No. I'll shorten it.
The situation seems to be getting worse.
I need to shoot as much as I can.
I won't see you out. - See you soon, Xiaorui.
Can we talk? - Let me see the lighting boys first.
Hey, you guys are all here.
Mr. Zeng!
Any news from other productions?
Yes. My cousin just called me.
They stopped shooting. - Completely?
The actors left. He said it was quite bad.
Mr. Zeng, shall we start packing up?
Yeah. Well, it is getting quite bad.
OK, then.
Go pack up. - OK.
Leave two lights out in case we do shoot tomorrow.
Good idea. I'll pack the heavy ones first.
Yes. - Leave the small ones out.
And stop drinking!
OK. She gave us the call sheet.
And wear a mask, if we're shooting tomorrow.
Will do, Mr. Zeng.
Keep me posted. - OK, bye!
It's raining.
Here, cigarette?
Is the Director here? - No.
I was told so. What are you doing?
Looking for him? - Yes.
I'll call him. - No need.
Are we still shooting?
I don't know. We're wondering too.
If not, I'm out of here.
Me too. - Let's talk to the Director.
Dir. Xiaorui, where are you?
Come to the glass corridor on the 3rd floor for a bit?
Don't leave anything behind.
I'm out of here.
Ok.
Have a safe trip! Stay in touch.
Xiaorui!
Director!
You're all here.
Are we shooting tomorrow?
- Not if everyone's packing up!
How can we shoot if people are leaving?
And you won't have time after the holidays.
Who decides if we shoot or not?
You do.
Then I say stop filming.
I'll get the Production Manager. - I'm leaving tonight.
It's not that we don't want to film, we can't.
Hesitating's no help.
We're so close. - We can't shoot anyway.
Hello Mr. Jiang! - Are we stopping?
What is it? - We might stop?
Just look around. We want to shoot
but everyone else is packing up.
Who told them to pack up?
No one did.
Didn't we say we'd keep shooting?
How can we if everything's packed?
They're not packing! They're just tidying up.
Look! They're not tidying up, they're packing.
They're running away. Let's just stop.
We'll continue after New Year. - Are you sure?
I've made up my mind.
Everyone goes home, we'll see later.
Who's calling me?
I'll go pack up, then. - Please tell the team.
Inform the team.
I'm off.
I'll go tell my wife I'm going home tomorrow.
Early celebrations! - Happy New Year!
Say hi to Sang Qi for me.
Take care! - I will.
Hey, guys! Pack everything up.
Call sheet will be updated. Get ready!
Have a nice and easy New Year.
You should pack up too. Hurry.
I'll wait. I need to make sure...
that all the footage is saved properly.
No mistakes allowed.
We're already sending some footage back tonight.
Tonight, already? - Yes.
See you after the holidays! - Take care!
I've got to go. See you!
Take them. - Thanks, someone brought masks.
You've got enough? - Yes.
They ran out. - I know.
What's going on? What happened?
It's dead. - Check it out.
What's going on? Power cut?
Go have a look!
The powers out.
Check the drives. They're OK?
Do you have a UPS? - We do.
Good. Shut it down now.
This is too much. - So dangerous.
How'd it happen? - No idea.
Buildings around are dead. - All of them?
Yes.
The hard drives went out when the power died.
Check the drives.
Turn off anything unnecessary.
It's a full blackout. Pack your stuff.
They have power there.
It was dead for a while, and it came back on again.
Call the Production Manager. Ask him to check...
The power is back!
Do you have time to check flights?
If not, I'll check for tomorrow myself.
What time?
Shall we take this flight?
Why are so many people here?
I need your ID numbers.
Who is it? - Mr. Jiang!
What's up?
About transport. All cars are booked.
I'll drop off the footage tonight.
- It's OK. I'm leaving tomorrow.
OK. Got it.
Wait a minute.
Why the coughing? Caught a cold?
I've just been out running around.
Thank you.
Please, I can't take them with me.
OK. It's all right. - Wait. This is for you.
For New Year.
And for looking after me.
Take care. - Thank you!
It's going crazy. Take care!
You too. Stay safe. - I will.
Thanks.
What happened? I lost you.
The residential community just called.
They're closing off our complex.
Will it
Will it be forbidden to go out or in?
Not allowed to come in?
Not allowed to go out.
Shit. I thought I couldn't go back home.
The whole family is not allowed out.
But they didn't say anything about entering.
So, what should we do?
We can't go out.
Someone collapsed out there.
Who is it?
Ask your guys to carry him away.
Can you get someone?
What's up? - Security!
What's wrong? - It's OK, Mr. Jiang.
We were talking, he was fine.
It's OK... - Lift him up!
You guys, go help him.
Who was that? - Someone from our team.
Tell me when the ambulance comes. - OK.
He's just lying there.
Honey! - Mr. Jiang?
Please go back to your room. Put on a mask, OK?
Call if you need help. - I need to talk to the Director.
Hello, Ye!
Jiang Cheng. Where are you? - 3rd floor.
Lobby's packed. All anxious to go.
Wait. I'm coming.
Hurry!
Honey. - How's there?
The crew's downstairs. I'm off to check.
Are you quarantined? - I don't know.
Ye! What's going on?
Someone's infected. We're telling everyone to leave.
We should leave tonight.
I'm out of here too.
Want to go with us? We've got a van.
He's got a van. Go.
I'll get my bags. - Hurry!
See you at the van.
Ye, why are you still here?
I was talking to Jiang Cheng. - Go!
You have cars, right?
Room for bags? - Yes.
Bye.
What are you doing? - What?
No one else leaves now. - Why?
What is it? What do you mean?
We have our orders!
Please understand!
I have to get back tonight! - Please open the door.
Listen to me.
Please. - There's nothing I can do.
Hello.
They locked the front door.
Go out the back.
OK, I will.
Hurry! I'll wait at the back door.
Ill be right down.
Be quick!
Ah-jian! Let's go!
Sir, can you drive round to the back door?
We'll do everything to help,
but can you let him go first? - Please...
All back to your rooms! I'll update you!
Don't panic and stay calm.
We'll negotiate. Please go back.
Let Mr. Jiang leave.
Can you talk to someone? Just one single person.
I'm getting my luggage. I'm leaving tonight with Ye.
Or I'll get stuck here.
Hurry up then! Should I call your assistant Rong?
OK, let me get packed first.
Please don't hang up. I want to stay on the line...
The ambulance is here.
They carried him down.
Who? - The guy I was talking to in my room.
I gave him a red packet.
I was in contact with him.
Will I be fine?
Did you touch him?
When I gave him the red packet.
Ye is calling. I'll hang up now.
Ye! I'm still packing.
Jiang Cheng, we'll reach the back door soon.
Can you drive faster?
Are you coming down?
Not yet. Give me a second.
Wait, Jiang Cheng.
The back door's locked, too.
Don't come down yet. - Keep driving.
Is there any other door? - Keep driving.
Jiang Cheng, the back door has been locked.
Go through the glass corridor.
Go through the glass corridor!
You can't pass now.
We're leaving. Lift the barrier and we're gone.
Raise it, please. We're leaving. Thanks.
Through the glass corridor, then left, to the end.
You'll see the stairs. - I know.
We'll wait outside. - Got it.
I'm coming down. On my way.
Mr. Jiang, you can't leave your room!
I just came up. - Yes, Mr. Jiang.
I'm leaving. I came for my bags.
No one can leave. Please cooperate.
My car is waiting downstairs.
Captain, Mr. Jiang insists on leaving.
Mr. Jiang! - Sorry. No one can leave.
Walk to the end of the corridor.
This hotel has been locked down.
I'm coming up. - This hotel has been locked down.
Wait.
I'm here. Do you see me? Coming.
Mr. Jiang refuses to go back to his room.
Mr. Jiang, no! Please understand.
Hello.
Jiang Cheng, try to talk to him. Don't argue.
My car is waiting.
Just got the order. No one can leave.
Let's pretend I was downstairs and never came back.
Please, it's almost New Year.
Don't you stop me.
Don't stop me! - They're using force!
They are using force!
Don't stop me. - Stop filming!
Delete it now! Stop filming!
I'll call the Production Manager.
Leave now. - Just a minute.
Let go of me!
Get your hands off me! - Calm down.
Don't touch me! I can walk myself.
I can walk. Don't touch me.
Get in there!
Close the door!
Open the door!
Ye! - Jiang Cheng!
You go ahead. Just go. I'm fine.
They just won't let me go.
They won't let me go. Go ahead or you won't leave.
Don't argue. Talk nicely.
Don't be angry, Jiang. - OK.
Take care.
My wife is calling. Bye.
Right away! Just making a call.
Production Manager! Mr. Jiang was beaten up.
Yes. Go check on him.
OK. Hurry up
You've got blood on your face?
They stopped me getting out. - God.
I'm OK.
Just a minute.
What happened?
What is it? - Oh dear!
I'm fine.
No one is allowed out. It's all sealed off.
Why are you so hurt?
I started it.
They wouldn't let me go.
Can I see your eye? - It's fine.
Just let me see your eye.
Does it hurt?
It's fine.
Mr. Jiang!
I've got to go. I'll call you back.
Mr. Jiang insisted on leaving.
That doesn't mean you can beat him up!
Production Manager! - Mr. Jiang!
Are you OK? - I'm fine.
You're bleeding! That's bad!
Sorry, Mr. Jiang. - How?
It was an accident. I started it.
We follow orders from higher up.
That's no excuse for violence.
I'm OK. When can we leave?
My flight's in the morning.
Still waiting for further notice
from higher authorities.
And then theyll notice the production unit.
Can you push for it?
We'll tell the Prod. Manager once we hear.
Here is your luggage.
Apologize to Mr. Jiang! - No need.
Very sorry, Mr. Jiang.
I started it. Everything's fine.
No worries.
Sorry for the trouble. - You're good to go.
Are you OK, Mr. Jiang? - I'm fine.
At such times, anyone can get irritated.
Try to stay calm.
Tell me when we can leave. When?
We're stuck here.
I'm liaising with the hotel.
Can I leave tonight? - I don't think so.
Given the situation, the hotel might be safer.
Please stay here and wait.
I'll tell you when I know more.
I'll wait. - OK.
Mr. Jiang!
I'm leaving the first-aid box at the door.
My apologies again.
Will you be able to leave?
I can't leave tonight.
I have to wait in the hotel.
I'll keep you posted.
Closing Wuhan's outbound routes
is a very tough decision to make.
By enduring short-term difficulties
we aim to secure long-term safety and peace
for which we hope to gain
everyone's understanding and support.
Dear citizens, don't panic.
Our municipality will control market prices,
to ensure supplies and steady prices.
Mr. Jiang! I just got to your hotel.
I think I'm at the back door. The front door is closed.
I'm at the back door. I don't see you.
Just a minute.
I'm over the back door. - Let me see.
Which floor are you on? - The 3rd floor.
Sang Qi asked me to bring a package.
Hello, Mr. Jiang!
What are you doing here?
I want to deliver a box. I will be up soon.
She is here for me.
I'll just drop off the box and come back.
You cannot go in.
Ask your supervisor!
I'll show you what's inside.
What's inside? - Everyday essentials.
Disinfectant, masks. Things like that.
Or come upstairs?
She's with us. Tell him you're part of our crew.
Do you have the key to the back door?
What happened to your eye?
It's fine. I tripped yesterday.
There are swabs in the box to disinfect the wound.
OK.
What's the problem? - He won't let me in.
He says someone will bring it up later.
That's OK.
Send someone up with the box. She's not coming up.
You can't leave your room? You just have to stay there?
And you can't see the Director or Zeng or the others?
No, but we created a group chat last night.
We're locked in our own rooms.
We really have the best of luck.
I never expected this to happen to me in this lifetime.
And not even in the next!
I'm worried about you being all alone.
I'll be fine. There's nothing to worry about.
There are no girls around. Don't worry. I'm all alone.
Even if I wanted, I couldn't find a girl.
You should be less worried than usual.
OK.
Stop worrying and have some dinner.
I don't know what's going on.
Hello? - Mr. Jiang!
Are you feeling OK? Do you have any symptoms?
No, I'm fine.
Any coughing? - No.
Good to hear. - What's up?
Good you're feeling fine.
I have to tell you...
The hospital called to tell me the guy who collapsed
has been confirmed to be infected.
Xiaorui, how are you doing? Are you feeling OK?
The Production Manager told me
you aren't feeling well. Are you OK?
Honey, what's up?
I'm making Paopao burp. I'll call you back.
Xiaorui, are you all right?-Jiang Cheng!
I'm fine.
The Prod. Manager said you aren't feeling well?
My head feels a bit hot.
I'm not sure what's wrong.
You'd better take your temperature.
I will but I don't think I have a fever.
That's good. - Yeah.
We should be fine then. - Yeah.
I think we should all be fine.
You don't have symptoms, do you?
No, I don't.
I just...
I'm not feeling anything wrong. Not at all.
Good. Sleep more and drink water.
Why is your eye red?
It's fine.
It was...
The other day... Sorry, I've got to go.
My wife, let me call her back.
All right.
Rest! - I will.
Try not to worry.
No reply from property management.
- Did you ask anyone else?
I'm going to...
Let me go ask next door.
What does the notice they just sent mean?
We aren't allowed out. - Really?
Neither entry nor exit is allowed. Same for all of us.
OK.
When will you come back home?
I'm waiting for the instruction.
I'm all alone at home. I don't know what to do.
I'll be back soon.
I'll be back soon.
Try to have an early night.
Get some sleep. You have to feed Paopao at midnight.
I'll call you, when I'm up tomorrow morning.
Jiang Cheng?
I just heard two set runners got infected.
Are you all right?
I had some personal contact with them.
I don't know.
Let's see how it goes today.
Also, I'd like to...
I'd like to... use this quarantine to revise the script.
A lot has changed now,
and things are not as what we imagined at all.
Also, use your phones to film when you have some time.
Record your daily life,
take selfies and save videos from the internet.
It might be interesting to look back at them.
Lunch is here. Come out and get it.
Lunch is here. Come out and get it.
Hello!
What are you doing?
Is Paopao asleep?
She's sleeping so well.
Try not to have her sleep on her belly.
It can make babies suffocate.
Be careful. Watch out for her.
I'm right next to her.
Im keeping my eyes on her.
Are you stuffed?
Yes. I ate it all.
So I need to do some exercise.
Meeting time!
Jiang Cheng, are you there?
Hello everyone! How have you been?
Still alive? - Getting by.
Hello!
Have you heard?
Haven't you told them yet, Production Manager?
Are you all OK?
Not yet.
Two set runners got infected.
Did you know about that?
Why isn't the Director online?
Two more are infected.
We'd better sit back and enjoy it here.
Director Xiaorui!
Hello, Production Manager?
Mr. Jiang.
Director has been quarantined separately.
Anyone who's sick is being isolated
for transfer to the hospital.
As it stands,
this seems to be the situation.
He wanted me to call you,
as he's not allowed to use his phone.
I see.
Still up?
I can't sleep.
Why is that? - I just can't.
Is Paopao asleep?
I just can't sleep.
Is Paopao asleep?
Yes.
How was she today?
Was she good today?
We miss you so much.
Paopao wasn't naughty today?
How come she fell asleep so early?
When will you come back home?
I don't know.
I'm waiting for news.
I miss you guys.
I want to be back.
I feel so vulnerable.
I wish I could be tough.
You have me.
But you know...
I'm feeling less tough, too.
When I was younger,
I was ready to perform any stunt.
I was never scared.
But now, since we had our baby,
while walking down the street,
I always stay away from trouble.
Do you think...
I am becoming a coward?
I am scared.
Growing older, we get more vulnerable.
Maybe it's also a sign of maturity.
Always stay on the safe side.
I can't even think about what you and Paopao would do
if anything bad happened to me.
Really.
I am such a coward now.
Why does shit happen to us?
After all these years, we were finally settling down.
We finally have our Paopao. She's so beautiful.
Your career is improving.
And all of a sudden, such a mess.
Don't be sad.
When I watched those videos from Wuhan,
I saw those people,
sick people,
and those who lost their families.
All of them.
I just can't fall asleep, and I really miss you.
I can't handle it. Today I saw a video of a boy.
His whole family got sick and was taken away.
He was left all alone and only found several days later.
It's unbearable to watch. I just can't look at it.
Especially anything with kids, I can't take it.
Exactly, me neither.
It always leads me to endless worries.
I can't help wondering,
could something like that happen to us?
Could the same thing happen to us?
It really scares me.
Think about Paopao. She only just came into this world.
I'd never want anything like this to happen to her.
She was only just born...
When she was born,
I was too caught up in work.
I know what doing this film means to you.
You know... you know what I think now?
I think there is nothing in the world
more important than being with family.
However much money you make.
Now, for me,
having dinner with my family,
going for a walk hand in hand, is all I wish for.
Honey, and Paopao, are you asleep?
Dad misses you two so much now.
New Year's coming.
I want to be with you, together.
See, this is where Dad works.
This is the bed Dad sleeps in.
Dad is so eager to get home and see you and Mom.
But Dad can't leave.
Because the roads are blocked.
And there are guards by the doors.
Got you!
Hit.
Hit. Hit. Hit.
Pinch. Pinch.
Pinch.
Pinch.
Hit. Hit. Hit. Hit. Hit.
Got you.
Got you.
Got you!
Hello everyone! How have you been? All good?
What are you guys doing?
Still alive. - So bored.
I'm drinking as always.
Have you had dinner?
How are you doing, guys? How are you getting on?
Cheers!
Cheers!
Bottoms up!
Food is horrible! You seem to be enjoying it.
Fine with me. Not too bad.
Can't we have a proper New Year's Eve dinner?
Make do with it. - Only 3 courses?
We deserve a better dinner!
It has vegetables and meat!
It's New Year's Eve dinner! - Beer first!
A poor dinner, Production Manager!
Is this what we get for such an occasion?
Can't we have food delivered?
Do they do group deliveries?
Food deliveries have been banned.
Just eat these packaged meals.
Sorry guys. How lucky!
Production Manager, you're being mean!
Get us something Korean! Some nice Korean food.
Let me show you my room. - Sleeping with his equipment!
I don't know.
Mr. Zeng, what's on your neck?
Don't scare me!
Fake coughing! - You caught me.
That was some bad acting.
Not bad, Zeng.
All tangled up! - So kitsch!
What a weirdo! - What's going on?
Here's my equipment store. Full of lighting.
New Year vibes!
It's almost New Year! - Let's count down.
Is it now?
What time is it? - Almost midnight.
Let's celebrate! - Let's start!
10!
9!
8!
7!
6!
5!
4!
3!
2!
1!
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year, Director!
Cheers! - Happy New Year!
To your health, Director!
Another one!
Get ready for some red packets in the group chat.
Look at him!
Trendy! Very fashionable!
This is the third time I've brushed my teeth tonight.
Will there be a fourth time?
Quarantine time at the hotel.
I'm not allowed to go out and have fun!
It's bad!
They say there's a virus out there,
but I cant see it.
I want to play with the virus.
Let's drink and dance.
Zeng, don't get an electric shock!
Oh, no, no, no!
Good acting!
Do you think there's anyone on guard in the corridor?
Go out and check! - What are you doing?
I am going out!
Are you allowed to? - I'm going out!
Let's just get out!
Who cares?
Come on!
Let's go!
During the epidemic,
do not leave your rooms, and do not gather with anyone.
Follow the prevention regulations,
and go back to you rooms now!
Or you will suffer all legal consequences.
Don't touch me! - Calm down!
During the epidemic,
do not leave your rooms and do not gather with anyone.
Follow the prevention regulations
and go back to your rooms now.
Or you will suffer all legal consequences.
Darling baby,
Daddy misses you.
Mom.
Mom, please don't go.
Mom.
Honey.
I thought you were asleep.
Not yet. - Why are you still up?
I'm tired.
Exhausted.
Go to bed. Just try to fall asleep.
Are you in bed yet? - Yes.
Try to fall asleep.
Let's fall asleep together then.
Join me.
Let's fall asleep together.
Good night.
Now it is...
April...
It's April 4th.
April 4th, 2020.
10am.
Qingming Jie.
Three minutes.
The traffic lights changed from red to green.
Please scatter around while taking pictures.
After my recovery, I returned to the hotel,
reunited with my crew,
and resumed working
with everyone throughout the pandemic.
The events of the past and present
have been changing each one of us,
as well as that film, ever-unfinished.
I thought we could finish the film soon.
But what happened afterwards
was something we never expected.
Please show ID cards.
If you don't have it, please give your ID number.
If you don't know it, get your ID card.
Maintain 1-meter distance.
Wear your mask properly. Do not crowd around.
Please present your ID cards.
It's too bright to scan the code.
Thank you!
Thank you!
Green Code, NAT valid for 1 day.