Rocks are people too. At least, that’s the basis of Susie Au’s deliciously offbeat sophomore feature, whose rainbow palette is one of the film’s many treats. A celestial body makes its way through the Earth’s atmosphere, transforming into a young woman on impact. But with that change goes all memory of what she was before, leaving her in a strange present, with an uncertain future. She keenly observes human lives, gaining insights into beings like herself, which includes Zheng Zhe, who believes that every object has a unique sound. If that’s true, what sound does she project into the universe?
Assassin Di Shiqi, disguised as a princess on a political mission, infiltrates the palace with a hidden agenda. There, she encounters the enigmatic fifth prince, Ouyang Shao, sparking an unexpected bond. As duty and emotion collide, their paths intertwine in a high-stakes tale of love and betrayal.
