Exploring 'tails' of feline friendships
Series highlights the correlations between humans, cats and their behaviors, Li Yingxue reports.
Presented by bilibili and Furrytail and produced by Director Lu Qingyi Studio, the six-episode documentary explores the deep connection between people and their cats, featuring stories across China, including Wang's, and showcasing the human-animal bond in all its forms.
Producer Xie Lei, 31, revealed that the documentary was conceived in the winter of 2022 with fellow producer Zhu Mi.
"With the growing number of cat owners in modern society, pets have become key members of many households. Data shows that the number of pets in the country has increased hugely in recent years. Cats have become some of our most important family members, friends and roommates," Xie explains.
"This documentary is not just about pets. We wanted to tell people's stories," she emphasizes. "We used cats as a lens to explore the broader themes of human connection and society in modern life."
