Set in a grocery store, the film follows the story of a man's gamble at the lottery. The failure of the supermarket boss to correctly type in his winning numbers cost him his potential fortune. Seeking revenge, the man, played by He Shanshui, kidnaps two night workers, teen idol, Kimi Qiao and award-winning actress Li Xiaolu and attempts to make back his loss by selling supermarket items.
"One Night in Supermarket" is an interesting portrayal of human nature told through the various characters and funny incidents that come and go during the night.
Yang said that the opportunity he was given to make this project is most people in the film industry's dream.
"People always say that when they become successful that they will make a passion project. But they seldom do," Yang commented. "'One Night in Supermarket' is my passion but I took it as a chance to try my hand at directing. Successful or not, I am happy to have been given a chance."
Yang said that he attempted to fuse two realities, a story about surviving a near-death experience in a supermarket and an abstract analysis of human nature.
"On the one hand, people want something real and close to their lives and on the other hand, they want something crazy and out of control," he said.
"In everything, from the music I chose to the dialogue between characters, I just wanted everything to be personal and intimate."
"I want my work to be seen at the cinemas rather than piling up in my closet. Personal pursuit can be balanced with commercial success," Yang added.
Yang's second film is currently in the planning stages with Yang letting on that it will once again be a single-setting, small budget film.
"I am content now because at least I can write scripts, bring them onto the big screen and make audiences laugh."
(Global Times August 12, 2009)
