A Letter from the Mountains and Rivers

When a partnership falls through, filmmaker Chaoting and his companions find their journey plunging into a low point. Facing tight funds, damaged footage, and constantly shifting weather, they refuse to stop, pressing on through canyons, Danxia landforms, plateau lakes, terraced fields, coastlines, and forests. As plan after plan falls apart, the four young people gradually come to understand that what truly deserves to be recorded isn't perfect scenery, but the most genuine moments when ordinary people meet the mountains and rivers. With Chen Wangshan's companionship and inspiration, they rediscover their creative direction—and the courage to keep living and keep setting out. A letter from the mountains and rivers writes down the answer to questions about growth, friendship, and perseverance.