Shot over a two-week span, in Hangzhou, China, ADAPTATION is a documentary that explores the process of ancient, Chinese batique, or tie-dye, and its place in the modern world.

The film centers around Wuying and her daughter Yanjie; batique craftswomen who run a tie-dye experience pavilion. Mother and daughter are dedicated to preserving the craft, but are forced to grapple with the precarious nature of their livelihood, as more and more young people lose interest in the old ways. The documentary highlights their struggle to maintain the beauty of the past, yet also adjust and remain relevant in an increasingly progressive, and forward-thinking China. ​