The Fire Must Be Guarded, and People Even More So
On the night the performance was halted due to safety concerns, Lin Shouyi, an inheritor of the Fire Tiger tradition, is persuaded by his daughter to leave the stage, while his young apprentice, Zhou Sheng, is preparing to take a job at a factory. In the courtyard, the three confront old injuries, unpaid debts, misleading edits, and the struggle to make a living. Lin Shouyi refuses to perform again in exchange for extra money. He admits that he fears the tradition will be lost, but refuses to make the younger generation responsible for his fears any longer. His daughter begins keeping a complete record, while his apprentice keeps his employment options open. There is no overnight fame or sponsorship, only a fire-free practice session where everyone is allowed to call a halt, helping them rediscover the true meaning of perseverance.
Main characters: Lin Shouyi, Zhou Sheng
Also known as: 火要守人更要守
Api Harus Dijaga, Manusia Lebih-lebih Lagi (30 episod)
Pada malam persembahan dihentikan atas faktor keselamatan, Lin Shouyi, pewaris tradisi Harimau Api, dipujuk oleh anak perempuannya supaya meninggalkan pentas,…
Pada malam persembahan dihentikan atas faktor keselamatan, Lin Shouyi, pewaris tradisi Harimau Api, dipujuk oleh anak perempuannya supaya meninggalkan pentas, manakala anak murid mudanya, Zhou Sheng, sedang bersiap untuk bekerja di kilang. Di halaman rumah, mereka bertiga meluahkan kisah kecederaan lama, hutang yang belum dibayar, suntingan video yang berat sebelah dan kesukaran mencari rezeki. Lin Shouyi enggan mengadakan persembahan semula walaupun ditawarkan bayaran tambahan. Dia mengakui bahawa dia takut tradisi itu akan lenyap, tetapi tidak mahu lagi membebankan generasi muda dengan ketakutannya. Anak perempuannya mula membuat catatan lengkap, sementara anak muridnya tetap menyimpan pilihan untuk bekerja. Tiada kemasyhuran dalam sekelip mata atau penajaan. Hanya latihan tanpa api yang boleh dihentikan pada bila-bila masa, membantu mereka memahami semula erti mempertahankan sesuatu.
火要守人更要守 · The Fire Must Be Guarded, and People Even More So