A Hakka Song
A Hakka Song

A Hakka Song

April 28, 2024 | 11 min

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.

Genres

Documentary

Cast

Naomi Scott

Zhang Wei Bo

Naomi Scott

Zhang Zhou Yin

Naomi Scott

Wei Yi

Naomi Scott

Zhang Qi Biao

Naomi Scott

Zhang Fu

Naomi Scott

Zhang Xin Kang

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