This film explores the interplay between modern mental health challenges and traditional Chinese practices, focusing on the philosophy of Yin-Yang balance. It tells the story of how Tai Chi, rooted in Taoist principles and Traditional Chinese Medicine, offers a remedy for insomnia and stress caused by the fast pace of contemporary life. By using Tai Chi’s meditative movements to depict the cyclical, harmonious flow of energy, the film highlights an alternative approach to healing that reconnects individuals with their bodies and the natural world.

Methodologically, the project adopts a decolonial perspective by emphasizing non-Western philosophies and challenging Eurocentric frameworks of mental health treatment. It draws inspiration from Taoist ideas of harmony and Tao Te Ching’s call to align human life with nature’s rhythms. This approach shaped the creative process, from the fluid, circular camera movements to the fragmented editing style, evoking balance and inner turmoil.

The film diverges from standard Western filmmaking by incorporating traditional Chinese philosophies as both narrative and visual structures. It challenges dominant cinematic norms, blending experimental techniques with cultural specificity to create an accessible yet thought-provoking exploration of Tai Chi’s potential to restore balance between mind, body, and environment.