A Hakka Song

A Hakka Song

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Apr 28 2024

0h 11m

Documentary

A song is heard in the distance. It comes from the Hekeng village, famous for its ancient earthen buildings, also called tulou. It is where the last original Hakka families live amidst the exodus of those looking for a more modern environment. Among them there is Zhang Zhouyin, an elderly man concerned about the state of the village's temple; or her daughter-in-law, Wei Yi, who spends her entire day guiding tourists through these awe-inspiring houses. And then there’s young Zhang Weibo, her son, who manages to find joy even in the simplest of things... Hekeng: a place frozen in time whose songs have endured for centuries.

Zhang Wei Bo

Zhang Wei Bo

Himself

Zhang Zhou Yin

Zhang Zhou Yin

Himself

Wei Yi

Wei Yi

Herself

Zhang Qi Biao

Zhang Qi Biao

Himself