Isolated Village Loving Couple Baking Chinese Goldthread in Ancient Way (DO-ING Documentary)

From south to north, and from west to east, this documentary journey follows the film crew as they travel across mountains, plateaus, the Gobi, and remote deserts of China, uncovering the hidden stories of traditional Chinese medicine passed down through generations.

In a secluded village far from modern life, a loving couple continues an ancient method of baking Chinese goldthread (Coptis chinensis)—a precious medicinal herb long used in traditional Chinese medicine. Through patience, skill, and deep respect for nature, they preserve both the herb’s healing properties and a way of life rooted in tradition.

This film captures more than herbal processing—it reveals a quiet harmony between people, land, and centuries-old knowledge that survives in the most isolated places.

🍃 Highlights:

Ancient techniques of processing Chinese goldthread

Everyday life in a remote village

The human stories behind traditional Chinese medicine

Cultural heritage hidden in China’s most rugged landscapes

A tribute to love, resilience, and the enduring wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine.