There's no helping it, with age comes the dwindling of hopes. Wei Darui, known as a fifth-generation director, now wishes only for his son to become independent and successful as soon as possible.
The so-called fifth generation refers to the young directors born after a particular era who received formal training in film studies. Their directorial styles often carry strong personal flair.
This stems from their formative years in those turbulent times when they witnessed the rapid development of Xia Country. They absorbed the impact of foreign cultures and experienced a shift in thinking.
Wei Darui doesn't consider himself a fifth-generation director, nor does he subscribe to such classifications. Compared to those national treasures, he's a bit younger.
His films mainly revolve around the society's lower strata, showcasing sympathy for them, love for his nation, and concerns for the future existence, among other things.