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Cinema in the Old District: Choice 380

Original title: 旧城区的电影院·选择 380

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Shen He must choose the final film for the old cinema; independent director Gu Chuan hopes to screen his new work, but long-time patrons look forward more to a classic that has accompanied them for years and already has legal distribution.

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Story summary

Shen He is choosing the final film for the old cinema; independent director Gu Chuan hopes to screen his new work, but long-time patrons look forward more to a classic that has accompanied them for years and already has legal distribution. Guided by the theme of the cinema's farewell event, she selects the classic film, while arranging a separate special exchange session for the new work once conditions permit. Although disappointed, Gu Chuan still comes to help check tickets. Neither treats not being selected as a rejection, and the potential for future collaboration is preserved.

Characters

  • Shen HeOriginal Concept · Cinema Projectionist

    A fictional adult character, serving as the cinema projectionist in the story.

  • Gu ChuanOriginal Concept · Independent Director

    A fictional adult character, serving as the independent director in the story.

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