Our planet is a living tapestry, woven with countless threads of life.
In Part I of our documentary, anthropologist Dr. Marta Neskovic journeys into four of China's biosphere reserves, where ancient forests, sacred mountains, wildlife, science, and local communities meet in a precious balance.
This is not just a story about landscapes.
It is a story about people and nature.
Along the way, we meet:
Tianmushan–Qingliangfeng – guardians restoring thousand-year-old trees and a man devoted to saving sika deer
Jiuzhaigou Valley – scientists who protected the valley before the world knew its name
Dinghushan – monks who plant trees as spiritual practice and teach children beneath forest canopies
Shennongjia – beekeepers and watchtower keepers, and a golden monkey mother whose grief reminds us that all beings share emotion
Through forests, mountains, lakes, and villages, this film asks:
How can humanity and nature thrive side by side?
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