“Nature, our vast, wild, howling mother, lies all around us. She is so beautiful, so loving to her children, like a mother leopard. Yet we weaned so early, leaving her embrace to step into society.” — Thoreau

The wilderness holds a sacred value, creating a novel and authentic dialogue between humans and nature, fostering reverence and humility towards the simplicity of the natural world. In ancient times, certain forests in the primeval wilderness were regarded as “sacred places.” In the primitive beliefs of our ancestors, every piece of land was watched over by spirits, and the relationship between humans and nature was incredibly close.

With the flourishing of urban civilization, primitive natural beliefs gradually faded. We enter the wilderness, seeking the ancient natural faiths, telling the long-lost tales of divinity, allowing more people to rediscover the primal awe and wisdom of nature, and to rebuild a deep connection with the natural world. This is the inspiration behind the UPPERVOID series of documentary shorts.

This time, we venture into the heart of the Greater Hinggan Mountains, exploring the hunting tribe of the Oroqen, searching for their natural beliefs.