The Chinese film follows the deceased Qiu Fu, the leading clown in a theater troupe who embarks on a surreal journey into the underworld. After he dies, Qiu Fu is escorted to the Ghost City, where he recalls his past experiences that span fifty years. His career with the theater troupe unfolds in parallel with China's history of power shifts, political unrest, and revolution. The film received the Special Prize of the Jury in the International Competition at the 2021 Locarno International Film Festival.