A four-and-a-half-hour movie was too long and complex for Tang Xiaocao, who fell asleep in Song Lili's arms an hour into it.
Song Lili, one hand held by Wen Nian and the other cradling Tang Xiaocao, gently patted his back.
She had watched the movie several times before, and with Wen Nian's strong presence, she watched absentmindedly, paying little attention to the actual content.
Before long, she too began to nod off just like Tang Xiaocao.
Lu Ziqing watched the movie, occasionally glancing around to make sure everyone was just watching the movie.
The lengthy and complex plot made it easy for uninterested viewers to fall asleep, but those who were engaged and understood it found themselves restless throughout the night.
Lu Ziqing was among the latter...
Cowboys had a brief period of prosperity in the American West, a time when the most adventurous young people became pioneers in its development.
The movie used individuals to reflect wider societal stories.
