City of Exotic Beasts.

Summary

In "The Cottage," a family gathers for a birthday celebration that turns into a humorous storytelling session, revealing their pasts and deepening their bonds. Gao Yang reflects on his parents' youthful experiences while preparing for a trip to Aunt Mei's cottage. The family enjoys the countryside, where Zhuang Mei shares her self-sufficient lifestyle. As they settle in, they prepare for dinner, including mushroom picking, which raises concerns for Gao Yang due to a past incident. The narrative explores themes of family, nostalgia, and the complexities of relationships.

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