The Yukou Paper
More than five hundred paper mills once operated in Xikeng, a village in the Wuyi Mountains, but only one remains today, struggling to survive.
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More than five hundred paper mills once operated in Xikeng, a village in the Wuyi Mountains, but only one remains today, struggling to survive.
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In the village of Xikeng, nestled in the Wuyi Mountains of western Fujian Province, Hu Lanshan's family continues the tradition of making Yukou paper. This handmade paper, known for its soft texture and jade-like color, requires intricate processes to produce. Once home to over five hundred paper mills, Xikeng now has only one remaining, struggling to survive. The film captures the daily life of the paper maker's family, reflecting their joys and challenges amid the changing times.
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