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The Old Town Cinema: Promise 620

Original title: 旧城区的电影院·约定 620

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Lin He promised Gu Yan that she would screen a co-edited neighborhood documentary on the cinema's final day of operation, only to discover that one featured subject had not consented to the public release of the footage.

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Story summary

Lin He promised Gu Yan that she would screen a co-edited neighborhood documentary on the cinema's final day of operation, only to discover that one featured subject had not consented to the public release of the footage. She cut the most dramatic sequence, and Gu Yan filled the gap with quiet street scenes. Though the film lost a climax, the screening went ahead as scheduled; after the crowd dispersed, they archived the raw footage according to the permissions, allowing the promise of saying goodbye to the cinema to withstand scrutiny from those involved.

Characters

  • Lin HeOriginal Concept · Cinema Projectionist

    Fictional adult character; cinema projectionist in the story.

  • Gu YanOriginal Concept · Film Restorer

    Fictional adult character; film restorer in the story.

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  4. Dusk in the Park · Invitation 214 — Story character concept art
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  6. The Weekend Exhibition · Choice 508 — Story character concept art
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  7. Living Room Under the Light · Echo 366 — Story character concept art
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  8. The Park at Dusk: Choice 382 — Story character concept art
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