gentle and genial film seem to have be overlook a a triviality . and to be fair the narrative be a bit tenuous and lightweight a drama . but i feel the simple wonder and joy of the scene depict the first impact of a new art on an alien and sceptical society have a radiance and naturalness which capture the century long romance between cinema and audience well than any film in year . immensely sympathetic performance from jar harris ( who seem to have inherit all of his father charisma . hopefully without poor richards penchant for hellraising and haminess ) . and charm offbeat cuteness from costar yu xia combine to make this a real heartwarmer . radiant location photography ( include glowingly beautiful scene at the great wall ) and sensitive direction by ann hu give film added impact . in short a must for anyone ever enchant by a shadow flickering to life . and make magic in the dark .