A Hakka Song

A Hakka Song 2024 Directed by Adrià Guxens 客家村歌

People come and go, but songs remain.

A song is heard in the distance. It comes from the Hekeng village, famous for its ancient earthen buildings, also called tulou. It is where the last original Hakka families live amidst the exodus of those looking for a more modern environment. Among them there is Zhang Zhouyin, an elderly man concerned about the state of the village's temple; or her daughter-in-law, Wei Yi, who spends her entire day guiding tourists through these awe-inspiring houses. And then there’s young Zhang Weibo, her son, who manages to find joy even in the simplest of things... Hekeng: a place frozen in time whose songs have endured for centuries.

Countries China , Spain

Production Countries China , Spain

Language Mandarin

Spoken Language Mandarin

Gnere Documentary

Production Companies Looking China Project , Chico Pez

Release Date 28 April 2024

11 mins