I'm the Director, I Won't Stoop to Their Level

In 2006, film director Xu Xin has a prophetic dream: the entertainment industry spiraling into a cutthroat race to the bottom, where integrity is sacrificed for clicks and creators sell their souls for viral fame. Armed with knowledge of the industry's dark future, he makes a bold choice—to become the beacon of quality in a sea of mediocrity. While others chase trends and scandals, Xu Xin will craft masterpieces that stand the test of time. Can one principled director change the fate of an entire industry?