Houjie Township

The documentary focuses on Houjie, a township that underwent significant development due to investments from Taiwan and Hong Kong in the 1980s. It provides a detailed account of the socioeconomic shifts in the area, highlighting the lives of the migrant workers who played a crucial role in this transformation.

As the narrative unfolds, the film sheds light on the precarious circumstances of these workers, particularly in the context of the post-September 11th economic slowdown. It illustrates how the labor force, vital to the construction and industrialization of Houjie, faced job insecurity and the constant threat of layoffs. The documentary serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost associated with rapid industrial growth.