Live and sing.
Directed by Ma Nan Written by Ma Nan
As the owner of a little-known Sichuan opera troupe, Zhao Li and his troupe members have a tough time, eleven people crammed into a dilapidated old theater on the outskirts of Chengdu. They are not only coworkers, but also family, performing together and living together. Until one day, the old theater faced demolition due to a notice. Upon receiving the notice, Zhao Li hid the news from the troupe, realizing that the troupe would have nowhere to live and fearing the fate of disbandment. In fact, life is so difficult, Zhao Li has long been about to hold out. Only, without singing, what else can she do? And what can they do? In addition to facing demolition, Zhao Li is also secretly worried about the troupe's pillar, her niece Dandan, who has left the troupe to work in the big city. Zhao Li is struggling to keep afloat, secretly running around trying to find a new roof over the troupe's head. Secrets and pressure leave her breathless, and soon, in Zhao Li's mind, the world of Sichuan opera creeps into reality, and the characters on the stage begin to appear in real life....