As the second part of the “Nian Beast” series of short dramas, "The Young Beast and the Monster Hunter" continues the lineup of the previous one. It is also directed by Jianbing Guozai and written by Xia Tianmei.The play chooses traditional Chinese folklore as the background of the story, with Nian the beast “Nian Xiaobao” and the demon hunter “Duji” as the main characters, interpreting classic myths and legends into a wonderful adventure.As the two protagonists accidentally travel to a thousand years ago, the unknown secrets of the ancient Nian beast will also be revealed in the process of working together.
It is worth mentioning that while innovating folklore stories, "The Young Beast and the Monster Hunter" also emphasizes the inheritance of traditional culture and maintains an insight into social life, embodying the unique characteristics of the Chinese people.The pursuit of value constructs Chinese romance at the levels of narrative, aesthetics, and emotion.