Client: Arc’teryx China
Release: March 2026

Director’s Note:
Directed for Arc’teryx China’s International Women’s Day campaign, this film is part of a diptych capturing the essence of the global ethos, “Tune In, Out There.” Traveling from the freezing altitudes of Chamonix to the 30°C heat of Krabi, we documented the story of Meini Li, a radiant 16-year-old rock climber.

Off the wall, Meini is a typical teenager; on the rock, her world shrinks entirely to her holds. Filming her on a grueling 8c+ route, I witnessed a profound moment of vulnerability and strength. Bravery, as captured in this piece, isn’t about the absence of tears—it’s about letting emotions flow like water. She didn’t fight the rock; she tuned in, found her rhythm, and danced with the stone. Returning to Krabi, where she first climbed outdoors at age five, brought the narrative full circle, capturing the magic of a young girl growing her wings.

Credits:
Production: M Production
Director: Luka Yuanyuan Yang
Director of Photography: Carlo Nasisse

China Production
Executive Producer: Chris Tsao
Producers: Dongdong Bi, Hannah Zhu, Hansen Yang, Chia Guo
Creative: Ariel Chen, Colin Lee
Climbing Cinematography: Chuang Liu, Junjie Zheng
ACs: Sithi Chernaugsorn, Theeraset Charaemram
Belayer: Jiayao Wei | Drone: Anucha Johannes Engchuan
Sound: Ekkarat Assavajameekorn | Equipment: Brandlink

Thailand Production
Executive Producer: Davis Koh | 1st AD: Merit Rutirakul
Producer: Phatcharin Tarnpornsree | PM: Benyapa Yontawin
Assistants: Sriwimol, Bupha, Yanisa
Location/Art/Props/Makeup: Apichet, Nawan, Thitikorn, Wirayut, Wongwarit

Post-Production & Sound
Editor: Zhong | Post Producers: Hannah Zhu, Chia Guo, Xu Dai
Colorist: Najia He | Online: Eva, Samson
Sound Team: Angel Ignace, Timéo Geneviève-Anastasie, Pietro Lindley, Xiaoyu Chen, Julia Nguyen
Music: Maidiyar Kabax, Asti Tsai, Galio Yu | Mix: Chenfei Wang