Home Again - Living In China
Logline:
As China’s young generation redefines success, Home Again - Living in China follows individuals leaving urban pressures behind to embrace a slower, more fulfilling life in rural areas. Their journey echoes global conversations around work-life balance, affordability, and personal fulfillment.
Synopsis:
Amid soaring living costs and prohibitive housing prices in China’s bustling metropolises, a growing tide of young people is forging a bold new path, leaving the urban sprawl to pursue futures in the rustic countryside. Home Again - Living in China is the first documentary to delve into this transformative urban-to-rural migration, reversing the typical narrative of modernization. Is this trend merely a response to economic pressures, or does it reflect a deeper reevaluation of values surrounding home, community, and the meaning of a well-lived life? The documentary intimately explores the motivations, trials, and triumphs of these new migrants as they navigate seismic shifts in their family dynamics, livelihoods, and personal aspirations. What drives their courageous decisions, and what dreams do they carry to their new homes? Each subject in the series embodies resilience and defies societal norms in pursuit of personal fulfillment. Through their journeys, Home Again - Living in China offers a rare glimpse into the hidden corners of the country and captures the essence of this remarkable migration phenomenon. Every relocation tells a story of courage, freedom, and the search for a more grounded, hopeful existence. This documentary is a poignant reflection on the indomitable human spirit and its relentless quest for a better life.
The first season focuses on stories in China, but the project is expanding into a cross-cultural exploration of alternative living and modern migration. Future seasons will explore other regions, such as Southeast Asia. We’re also developing different formats — including a feature-length version and broadcast-length cuts — to suit various platforms.
