A tribute to resilience

"That fingerprint moved me because it was proof of humanity, and it worked for Liang the same way," Fu says. "Through this show, I hope audiences feel that touch — the warmth of the past reaching into today. It reminds us that civilizations are not built by emperors alone, but by countless hands, each leaving a mark."

A key moment in the show occurs when light filters through a window in the restoration lab, falling on the fingerprint embedded in the reclining figurine's abdomen. This scene, designed to elicit the feeling of time collapsing, offers poignant visual representation of how the past continues to resonate.

"The entire production is about putting together fragments — like restoring a broken artifact. Each scene shows pieces of history coming together, creating a larger narrative," Fu says.

"The set design, with scattered fragments and shifting projections, reflects the process of piecing together the past," says the director. "At its core, the show is a tribute to the resilience of the human spirit.

"This production isn't just about warriors and emperors. It's about the people: the laborers, the craftsmen and the dreamers who, through their perseverance, built the foundation of the country's history."