My art works stem from life. Like many others, I moved from a small town to Shanghai to study and work for many years. However, I feel no sense of belonging, whether to my hometown or to Shanghai. Migration and belonging are themes that concern me.

In December 2017, migrant residents of Xinjiancun in Beijing were suddenly forced to relocate, amid rumors that the government was expelling the so-called "low-end population." By October of the following year, even the local Beijing residents of Xinjiancun were forced to move. Meanwhile, large-scale demolition and reconstruction were also taking place in my hometown.

When I visited Xinjiancun in September 2018, I found it had already become a wasteland. In my film, I did not explicitly state the location of the ruins, only revealing it at the end to emphasize its authenticity and documentary significance. I believe this space is a reflection of the era we live in.