The sensation of living in New York, away from home, is shared by those who come to live in this great metropolis from elsewhere. In Nine Letters, this experience of 'here and there' is conveyed by letters, and by images of everyday urban life, evoking the dream state of the present imbued by the past.

Frederick is the story of a high-profile painter and gallery owner who suffers from an intense version of 'artist’s block.' However, his passion reignites when he has an idea for a new controversial project. To his surprise, he receives an unexpected visit from an intimidating yet oblivious policeman who interrogates him about the disappearance of several young fashion models. A story of an eccentric man with a slew of tricks up his sleeve, Frederick works to make a difference in the world.

Perma gold mine, Benin. Some dream to find something, others realize there is nothing to be found. Some dig relentlessly hoping to become rich, others die in the process. And a few of them say that here, nobody dies.

In World War II, when the Japanese Imperial Army invades China, the Wolf troops of the Zhuang minority embark on a secret mission to protect a consignment of medicine vital to China’s war effort. When the enemy learns about the mission, they attempt to hijack the goods and a great struggle ensues.