Not So ‘Brand New’ Cherry Flavor
The fun tricks used in the production design and lighting read extremely well on-screen but hardly fulfill their purpose of trying to inject glamour into a lack-luster story with nothing to say.

A couple living in a poor mountainous area leads a peaceful life with their young son. Tragedy strikes when a fire engulfs their home, leading the father to lose a leg while saving their child, and the mother to donate her corneas, resulting in blindness. As the son grows up and moves to the city, he distances himself from his humble origins, only to later realize the depth of his parents' love and sacrifices.
The fun tricks used in the production design and lighting read extremely well on-screen but hardly fulfill their purpose of trying to inject glamour into a lack-luster story with nothing to say.
Tran Quoc Bao succeeds in telling us a story about martial arts, human decay, and friendship. The originality shown by his filmmaking is admirable and brings fresh air to the classic Chinese martial arts genre.
At its heart, it’s a fond tribute to an influential artist and thus one that can speak to everyone’s inner artist, even if it lacks the sincere commentary you may wish to see.
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