Set 3,000 years after the original myth, it features a steampunk/cyberpunk aesthetic in the fictional city of Donghai.
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The film's central message, "I am the master of my own fate," resonated deeply with modern audiences, blending traditional Daoist philosophy with a contemporary coming-of-age story. Set 3,000 years after the original myth, it