At some future time, we may appreciate the centuries-old practice of Chinese shadow plays as the forefather of the cinema. But by then the art form might have altogether disappeared. Through the eyes and creations of one of its most celebrated contemporary puppeteers, we witness the exceptional beauty and craft of this art in the milieu it has always thrived in. Sipping hot brews in noisy teahouses, which host a dwindling number of puppet theaters, an aging clientele request their favorite works from a wide repertoire of dynastic history, fantastic tales, and action-packed fights.  PL