In Chen Dian, Guangdong—known as the "Hometown of Women's Lingerie"—many young men in their early twenties are employed in lingerie manufacturing. Through a narrative rich in gender contrasts, I aim to explore the journey of an individual who feels out of place within a collective environment—a progression from silent endurance to resistance, and ultimately, forced compromise and assimilation.

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In the film, "poetry" symbolizes the individual's vitality, particularly in grappling with issues of identity and intimacy, which are inherently complex and fluid. In contrast, the "factory" embodies a rigid system saturated with the male gaze and a narrow definition of masculinity, representing an unchallengeable authority and societal behavioral norms. Within this inflexible structure, everyone becomes a victim. To avoid isolation and seek acceptance, individuals are compelled to conform, thereby reinforcing the system's rigidity.