No Ashes in the Fire

As the boy group SPARK celebrates its 10th anniversary, superfan Xi finally achieves her dream of joining their management team.

Wang Yu Ching and Jung Hsuan are two young girls who are exploring what it means to face their desires amidst the backdrop of school. Their hopes and dreams are woven into a playful and fantastical narrative as they learn what it means to grow up.

To Ming, Yuhe sparkled brighter than anyone. She was certain Yuhe would win the Bagel Idol Selection and fulfill her dream. As for Ming, she dreamed of becoming Hero Bagel, a hero to save the world. Whenever Yuhe needed help, she could leap in and declare: “Here comes the hero!”

In a village often disturbed by military drills, the army sends soon-to-retire soldiers to take care of cows and sheep, hoping to build good relations with the locals. But this kind act cannot hide the long-term impact the drills have had on people’s lives.

Pi is on a long, long summer vacation. He is learning about the special things that surround him. What is the stinkiest thing? The priciest? The prettiest…and what is the biggest thing in the world?