Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
Framing the Past
Grandfather Qi-sheng Liu shares his screenwriting legacy with skeptical granddaughter Xiao-jie, while grandmother Hai-rong Shen struggles with amnesia and dreamlike memories of a film star.
Key Events
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Grandfather's Tale — Qi-sheng Liu recounts his past as a famous screenwriter to his granddaughter.
Location: Grandfather's Study
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Grandmother's Amnesia — Grandmother suffers from amnesia, confusing reality with dreams of a movie star.
Location: Family Home
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Xiao-jie's Doubt — Xiao-jie questions the historical popularity of Taiwanese films.
Location: Grandfather's Study
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1969 Premiere — Fans line up eagerly for the premiere of No.7 Spy.
Location: Theater
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Writer's Block — Young Qi-sheng Liu struggles with creative block on a new screenplay.
Location: Screenwriter's Desk
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Crew Arrival — Mei-yue Jiang arrives with the production team.
Location: Film Set
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Extra Duty — Mei-yue Jiang steps in as an extra on set.
Location: Film Set
Premiere and Encounters
The 1969 premiere of No.7 Spy draws massive crowds. Young Qi-sheng Liu meets country girl Mei-yue Jiang on set, sparking a romance amid the ambitions of star Yue-feng Jin.
Key Events
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Extra Duty — Mei-yue Jiang steps in as an extra on set.
Location: Film Set
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First Attraction — Qi-sheng Liu notices Mei-yue Jiang's charm during filming.
Location: Film Set
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Star's Ambition — Movie star Yue-feng Jin expresses romantic interest in Qi-sheng Liu.
Location: Studio Office
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Film Success — No.7 Spy achieves commercial success in Taiwan.
Location: Box Office
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Sequel Planning — Company decides to greenlight a sequel to the hit film.
Location: Production Office
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Romance Blossoms — Qi-sheng and Mei-yue's relationship deepens during production.
Location: Film Set
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Director's Death — The film director passes away suddenly during pre-production.
Location: Hospital
Crisis and Leadership
Tragedy strikes when the director dies suddenly. Qi-sheng Liu steps up to lead the sequel, but his budding romance with Mei-yue Jiang faces mounting production hurdles.
Key Events
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Director's Death — The film director passes away suddenly during pre-production.
Location: Hospital
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Leadership Burden — Qi-sheng Liu is appointed to take over the film production.
Location: Production Office
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Creative Collaboration — The pair works closely to rewrite and restructure the sequel.
Location: Script Room
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Production Troubles — A series of logistical and financial problems plague the shoot.
Location: Film Set
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Project Cancellation — Unresolved issues force the company to cancel the sequel production.
Location: Studio Lot
Revelation and Resolution
Production collapses under pressure. Back in the present, the grandfather's tale clarifies the grandmother's lifelong devotion, helping Xiao-jie grasp the enduring power of true love.
Key Events
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Project Cancellation — Unresolved issues force the company to cancel the sequel production.
Location: Studio Lot
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Dream Confusion — Grandmother's dreams blur the lines between her husband and the star.
Location: Grandmother's Room
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Love Story Revealed — Grandfather explains the true love story behind his wife's memories.
Location: Grandfather's Study
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Final Realization — Xiao-jie understands why her grandmother could never forget her true love.
Location: Family Home
When her filmmaker grandfather, Liu Chi-Sheng, lands in hospital, 18-year-old Jie has him recount the love story between him and her grandmother, Chiang Mei-Yue, that happened during a visit of the film sets of Beitou.
