The Comeback (卷土重来) marks the 5th installment of Apple’s Chinese New Year film series. From sci-fi and Kung Fu action to a nostalgic comedy, this multi-genre film was entirely shot on iPhone 13 Pro - as branding and product demonstration.
With drastic changes in recent years, Chinese youth feels powerless about the future, with all their efforts seemingly wasted. The film is set to encourage everyone to restore their faith in dreams and usher in a new hope — even if that dream is as far away as Mars.
This film tells the story of a son with a dying dream, his eccentric father, and a group of misfit villagers who come together in hopes of saving their godforsaken village by making a movie that will make it “internet famous”.
The making of has some interesting highlights of the work, showcasing how those Sci-fi shots were done by practical effects.