这部影片是《麦兜故事》系列第三部作品, marriage of reality and animation, unfolding a captivating tale of intrigue and self-discovery.
In the gripping real-world narrative, a group of armed thieves storm into Hong Kong's International Finance Center (IFC) and kidnap numerous employees from an advertising agency at gunpoint. As the tense standoff between the criminals and law enforcement escalates, an unexpected twist arises - the thieves demand takeout food, leading the authorities to uncover a link to "Chun Tian Hua Hua Kindergarten's 50th Anniversary Celebration". It turns out that one of their hostages, a chic young woman (Zhou Bichen), is connected to the mysterious and famed Chun Tian Hua Hua Kindergarten. Intrigued, the captors delve deeper into the enigma surrounding this extraordinary early education institution.
Interspersed within this gripping drama is a whimsical animated storyline following the dreams of young students at Chun Tian Hua Hua Kindergarten. As they grow older (Yellow Autumn, Zheng Zhongjie, Liang Yanyu among others), their once innocent aspirations for simple, happy careers are replaced by lives consumed by materialistic pursuits and conformity.
This compelling fusion of reality and fantasy serves as a poignant exploration of the challenges faced in pursuit of one's dreams, while highlighting the enduring influence that our roots and childhood memories can have on shaping our futures.