The King of Masks

In the heart of China, amidst bustling city streets, resides Wang Bianlian, an aging street performer celebrated as the King of Mask due to his remarkable skills in Sichuan Change Art. As a bittersweet narrative unfolds, we learn that Wang's life has been marked by profound loss: decades prior, his wife abandoned him and their newborn son, who later succumbed to illness at just ten years old. Haunted by this lingering sorrow, Wang yearns for an heir to carry on the rare and rapidly disappearing art form that defines his existence. This poignant tale of longing and legacy delves into one man's search for connection amidst life's transient moments.