Initially, I merely intended to document the life of Gao Yaojie, a witness to modern Chinese history. However, as the filming progressed, I was gradually moved by the loneliness of the elderly in her later years. This once sensational figure who shook China and the world found solace in this apartment, which became her final refuge, a quiet and solitary island. I began to realize that this was not just a documentary shooting but also an emotional journey. I hope this film can transcend the conventional framework of documentaries, becoming a vessel of emotions and offering a sincere reflection on history, life, loneliness, and death. May it reveal to the world the transcendent ‘compassion’ beyond love and life.