The Veiled River

The Veiled River is a documentary that depicts the unique water wonders of Karez in Turpan, the western frontier of China.

With "Turpan's underground mother river" as the core theme, the movie slowly unfolds a magnificent picture of the interweaving of natural wisdom and human hard work.

In this arid land with little rain, Karez is not only the crystallization of the wisdom of the ancient working people, but also the source of life that has nourished generations of Uyghur people, witnessing the vicissitudes of history and the continuation of civilization.

Through delicate camera language, the movie closely connects the ancient story of Karez with the ordinary and real life of Uyghur people nowadays.

We follow the camera and visit the villagers who have been guarding Karez for generations, witnessing how they diligently maintain this ancient water conservancy system, ensuring that every drop of precious water resources can accurately irrigate every inch of the land and nourish a rich oasis. These stories are full of reverence for nature, love of life and the warmth of mutual help among neighbors, showing the spirit of the Chinese people's diligence, kindness and self-improvement.