Are you interested in this continuity log, Doctor? We film our shots in a shuffled order, different from how they appear in the final product. So if we lose this log, the editor will be in trouble. Uh... actually, I'm looking for a page that went missing... Could you help me check the back of that prop box? I think it may be hiding there.

Doctor, I'm here to serve as stunt coordinator for Nian's motion picture. The actors here have never been trained in kung fu, but you will find that their diligent rehearsal is no less impressive or touching. What? The male lead is injured? Ai-ya... what should we do...? Ah? You want me to take the role?

Let me see... I'm an L.G.D. officer, part of a special task force looking for artifacts. During a hostage rescue mission, I end up losing my memory when my superior betrays me, and in the end I battle a feranmut in the wilderness... Err... Nian, this is a little overwrought, don't you think? Fine, Director.

While we risk our lives out there, you're sitting back thinking of dinner. We fight criminals day and night, and all you ever think about is how to spiff up your reports. You got promoted at our expense. Have you ever thought of us? Oh, I'm merely rehearsing my lines. Haha. General Zuo is certainly nothing like this. He is a fine and upstanding man.

The fights in the movies are nothing like real combat. You must consider whether your position fits the shot composition, and whether your moves feel original. It's not just simple poses. It's a science, and I must learn everything anew. I should use my tail here? Hmm... Alright, let's try it again.

If you want your picture to be exciting, you must pour your heart and soul into creating it. If it's perfection that you seek, you must find a way through trial and error. All this blood and sweat, to turn a brief dream into one that lasts an eternity... Those who walk this path, are truly worthy of admiration and respect.

And all of you hiding in a gloomy place like this! Why debase yourselves? Don't you know you're the scum of society?! Um, Director, I think as a policeman, our hero should reason with the lost young men, BEFORE engaging in physical combat with them... Ah? Talk sense into them as we fight? Very well, I'll try.

Nian, since we are shooting a picture, we must consider the influence it will have. No amount of drink will improve your kung fu, and you need not rely on violence in your struggle for justice. If everyone simply imitates—I can choreograph my own moves for the fights? Ahem-hem, Ling, I'll borrow this wine flask. You may have it back once the shoot is over.

I am both myself and a character in a story. Now I have left a fictional story, yet how do I know I'm not already in another, real story? If I hadn't come to shoot this picture, I may never have gotten the chance to experience a different life. All this is indeed very interesting. Would I like to try it again? Hmm... It would take much preparation for me to do so.

Ah… Look at that cloud in the distance. It's beautiful. Director, let's get an empty shot of it.

Actors to their marks—Doctor, are you here for a visit? You want to help? Alright, hold this clapperboard. Now, stand a little closer to the camera. Yes, that's the right place. 3, 2, 1. Action!

I can feel that each frame of action in this one is a product of tremendous human effort.

What? A Best Actor nomination? Uh no no no, as an actor, I am well aware that I still have a long way to go. Best Newcomer Award? That I can try to work toward.

Seeing the audience enjoying the picture fills me with that very same joy. Thank you, thank you very much.

Before the camera, one must embody one's character.

You want me to be the director? I dare say I have a little experience.

Eenie meenie miney mo, that's the way I got to go!

I hope next time when we meet, we won't be fighting each other. Instead we will be drinking tea together.

That's why I like being a cop. Because I think all human life is important.

Always do the right thing, and stop the people who don't.

I know what I'm doing. Don't stop me.

You take the credit. I take the blame!

Let the spar begin!

Freeze! You're under arrest, but you have the right to remain silent.

Something you just don't get. Some things are priceless.

Give it up. The whole building is surrounded by cops.

You say it's over? No! it's NOT over! The real culprit is still hiding in the shadows. How can you say it's—O-Oh, sorry, the filming of this shot is indeed over.

I hope the masses will remember these scenes on the silver screen, even after many years have passed.

If it is a masterpiece you want, you must seek perfection in every detail. Let's try this once more.

Life will knock us down, but we can choose, whether or not, to get back up.

Is that a wrap for today? Better check and see if you have left anything behind.

Doctor, this costume and makeup took three hours to finish.

Doctor, perfect timing. Come help me rehearse. Oh, just the lines, no kung fu necessary.

Arknights.

That's another year in the books. How time flies may feel somewhat woeful. But this is a new beginning, so we should be cheerful. What I am holding, you ask? I learned how to use a camcorder recently, so I'm filming whatever catches my fancy. See the fireworks? How beautiful they are.

Doctor, you're early today. Don't forget to eat breakfast before you start work.

Doctor, happy birthday. This, is a film print from a picture I was in. It's not worth much, but it's a treasured memory to me. You want to watch it now? I suppose I could borrow Nian's equipment... No matter. You're the star of the show today.

Rhodes Island rarely enjoys auspicious celebrations like these. A certain motion picture says, you should treat every day like the holidays. Before we can love our ideals, we must first love our own lifestyles. Which reminds me, Doctor, if you have time today, why don't we take in a matinee together? Or perhaps you'd prefer to spar outside?