Honor to Tian Xiaojie!
I enjoyed this not only because of the until-now obscure craft of ink production and use, and the very genuine portrayal of what was involved, but the strong family relationships. Maybe I missed it but I have seen no review that mentioned Tian Xiaojie, who stole the show in my opinion. He was the vehicle for family ties, for family honor, for deep love of his son and grandchildren, for love of his craft. This would be a much poorer production without the depth this actor brought to his role. He was a major mover of the action, Zhen's inspiration and mentor - and he played the role to perfection.
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