A cinematic film still, vertical 9:16, natural light, documentary realism, no text, no captions. East Asia, an ordinary town in China. Scene: A man, about forty-five, walks home through a crowded street with a full bag, seen from behind among other people. The person is seen only from behind, in silhouette, or as hands: no face is visible anywhere in the frame. Timeless everyday setting, no phones, no screens, no cars newer than the 1980s. Everyone is fully and modestly clothed. No written words, signs or numbers in the picture.
