The essence of progress in civilization has always been handiwork. In traditional Chinese civilization, the emperor was supreme. Vested with the authority to enjoy the best of handiwork, all crafts used for residence, clothing, food, and travel were the most refined and splendid.
| Directing | Hou Hsiao-hsien | Director |
| Writing | Cheng A | Writer |
| Sound | Summer Lei | Music |
| Camera | Yao Hung-I | Camera Department Manager |
| Writing | Huang Wen-Ying | Writer |
| Camera | Mark Lee Ping-Bing | Camera Department Manager |
| Camera | Tsai Cheng-Tai | Camera Department Manager |
