2025中国大陆·荷兰纪录片·短片
导演:陈航峰 Hangfeng Chen
The story traces the transformation of Xitan Village, the protagonist's grandmother’s ancestral home, reshaped by economic, cultural, and religious shifts. Once a peaceful village known for its heritage, Xitan changed in the late 1980s when Christmas ornament production began, spurring rapid growth and prosperity. The protagonist’s grandmother, a convert from Buddhism to Christianity, shared stories blending Christian teachings with local folklore, including figures like Jesus, Moses, and mythical beings like the fox spirit. A personal tragedy ensues: the death of A-Zhong, the protagonist’s childhood friend, linked to superstitions around a cursed fox spirit temple. In dreams, A-Zhong is haunted by a Santa-like figure, merging Christmas imagery with local beliefs. A journey to Santa’s “home” in Rovaniemi, Finland, sparks reflection on Christmas commercialization, revealing the entanglement of myth, religion, and commerce in rural China.