Screen debut, Panda Warrior!

Screen debut, Panda Warrior! is a Trust Commission for Pan Yinhu in Failume Heights.

Steps

See what Pan Yinhu and the other person are talking about
Head to the next filming location to check things out
Return to the film set on the upper floor of Failume Heights to check the situation

Dialogue

See what Pan Yinhu and the other person are talking about

Near Yum Cha Sin, Senior Yinhu seems to be talking with someone. Let's go check out what's going on.

Failume Heights

(Idle): Blake: It's you! The one I've been looking for... it's you!; Pan Yinhu: Who? Me?

(Talk to Pan Yinhu): Blake: Those perfectly placed dark circles... those fluffy, chubby paws... that hefty build that'd barely squeeze through Yum Cha Sin's door... After searching high and low, I've finally found you!; Blake: You're—you're the Panda Thiren of New Eridu!; Pan Yinhu: Um... could you not state such obvious facts with such an over-the-top tone?; Blake: No, you don't understand! I'm Blake, a film director, and I'm making a movie about a Panda Thiren! You are the one and only lead I've been looking for!; Oh, so you're a film director.; And here I thought you were a big Thiren fan.; Pan Yinhu: Ah, Junior (‍WiseWiseText for Wise / BelleBelleText for Belle‍), perfect timing. I was just walking around after picking up groceries and got flagged down by this guy.; Pan Yinhu: Senior Fufu being in a movie is one thing, but me? I can't handle being in front of the camera! Come on, let's head back to Suibian Temple!; Why don't you give it a try, senior?; I can tell from your face that you're dying to try it.; Pan Yinhu: W-what nonsense are you talking about! I'm just a cook that throws a few punches now and then. I'm no movie guy! It's just a silly thought. Let's go home!; Blake: Wait! At least hear how much I'm willing to pay you!; Pan Yinhu: ...How much?; Senior Yinhu leaned in as Blake whispered a string of numbers. He gave a slight cough, took the script from Blake's hands, and stepped right in front of the camera.; Pan Yinhu: Well, if you insist... guess I can try a few takes.; Blake: Perfect! Let me give you a quick intro to the protagonist, the character you'll be playing—a Panda Thiren with a mysterious past, "The Two-Faced Panda Man"!; Pan Yinhu: The Two-faced Panda Man? Why is he called that?; Blake: Don't interrupt me, let [sic] listen! The Two-Faced Panda Man wandered alone as a child, until one day, he accidentally fell into a Corruption-infested hot spring in the Hollow, and gained a special ability...; Blake: When he comes in contact with hot water, he transforms from a Panda Thiren into a human! And when he touches cold water, he changes back! On top of that, he's a total pro at drinking Nitro-Fuel, earning him the nickname "The Panda Nitro-Fuel Sage"!; Pan Yinhu: Huh? What Panda Thiren can shapeshift like that? Besides, I've never heard of any Panda Thiren famous for chugging Nitro-Fuel...; Blake: Creative license, my friend. Don't over think it, just follow the script! There'll be plenty of scenes with him drinking Nitro-Fuel, so be ready for that!; I don't know how I feel about this...; Senior, maybe we should back out...; Pan Yinhu: Well... there really aren't enough films about Panda Thiren. Since I already said yes, I guess it wouldn't hurt to give it a shot. Let me try reading these lines first.; Blake: Alright! First take. And... action!; Pan Yinhu: "Loneliness. Loneliness fills my heart... all because I am a Panda Thiren. Only hot water can make me human again. Only Nitro-Fuel can fill my empty soul... all because I am a Panda Thiren!"; Pan Yinhu: "But my destiny is about to change! I heard there's a master up on a distant mountain... I'll seek him out and become his disciple. Surely he'll show me where a Panda Thiren belongs!"; Pan Yinhu: "From this day forward, I'm no longer a Panda Thiren... I shall become the Two-Faced Panda Man! Let this Nitro-Fuel bear witness... Damn it, why isn't it hot?!"; Blake: Alright, cut! The line delivery is a bit stiff, but the vibe is perfect! As expected, you're my destined Two-Faced Panda Man... Now, please follow me to the next setup, let's try scene two!; Senior, are you okay?; Pan Yinhu: How should I put this... it's okay, I guess. Maybe it'll get better later?; Pan Yinhu: Junior (‍WiseWiseText for Wise / BelleBelleText for Belle‍), would you like to come with me?; Of course!; Pan Yinhu: *Phew* Thanks... At least that puts my mind at ease a bit. To be honest, I was kinda worried he might be some hardcore Thiren fan...

Head to the next filming location to check things out

Director Blake's next filming location appears to be at the old Brant Street Construction Site. Let's head over there and see what's going down.

Brant Street Construction Site

(Idle): Blake: Now, let's get started with the next scene...; Pan Yinhu: Here? At the construction site? For real?

(Talk to Pan Yinhu): Blake: For our next scene, I've brought in two extras — let me introduce you to Mr. Ben and Mr. Mishka from Belobog Heavy Industries.; Pan Yinhu: Huh, Ben? You guys changing careers now?; Mishka: We were born for civil engineering! Booming industry, bright future - why would we change?!; Ben: (‍Mr. WiseMr. WiseText for Wise / Miss BelleMiss BelleText for Belle‍), long time no see. Pan, so you're the protagonist Mr. Blake was talking about...; Ben: We were just working when this gentleman suddenly approached us, asking us to cameo in his movie. In return, Belobog Heavy Industries would get a mention in the credits.; Ben: It was a chance for free publicity for the company, so we took it. We waited at the construction site for Mr. Blake to bring the actor playing the protagonist.; Mishka: Director, what's the scene? How do you want us to play this?; Blake: *ahem* Let me give you a quick rundown of the plot. We've already filmed the scene where Two-Faced Panda Man embarks on a lonely journey to find the legendary master. But his strength alone isn't enough...; Blake: And so he wanders into a jungle where he meets two companions—a Brown Bear Thiren and a Polar Bear Thiren!; A concrete jungle counts as a jungle, I guess...; Blake: It's just a rehearsal, this is not the real set! Anyway, you three need to coexist peacefully in this jungle for now!; Pan Yinhu: Director, we just started this journey, and we're already settling down in the jungle? What about finding the master?; Blake: Don't worry, we'll get there! But first, we need a feel-good moment to get the audience fall in love with Two-Faced Panda Man - this scene does exactly that!; Blake: Hey, you three! Can you try stacking yourselves top to bottom? Mr. Ben on top, Mr. Pan in the middle, and Mr. Mishka at the bottom—then strike a cute pose for the camera!; This feels... suspiciously familiar...; Blake: That's the point! The more recognizable the scene is to the audience, the more they'll love it—add in those three adorable goofballs, and boom, instant crowd favorite!; Ben: Director, with all due respect, but my face wasn't exactly built for acting cute...; Mishka: With both their weights on top of me? Director, are you trying to kill me?! Even one of them is enough to crush the life outta me!; Pan Yinhu: Director, I may not know much about filmmaking... but is this kind of scene really necessary to make the audience fall in love with the protagonist?; Pan Yinhu: Since the Two-Faced Panda Man is a martial hero, helping people and fighting for justice on the way should be something the audience would love, right? I know some kung fu and pressure point techniques, so action scenes shouldn't be a problem—; Blake: No! You haven't even met the master or become his disciple yet, so where'd you learn those moves? We can't shoot these action scenes until after you've actually trained under him!; Pan Yinhu: ...; Ben: But Director, having us shoot scenes where we're stacked together is still kinda...; Blake: I see... Okay, I'll rewrite this scene later. But I'm still insisting on keeping you three's parts.; Blake: Let's head back to Failume Heights to film the next scene. Mr. Ben, Mr. Mishka, I'll come visit again after I revise the script.; Ben: Oh... okay... (‍Mr. WiseMr. WiseText for Wise / Miss BelleMiss BelleText for Belle‍), Pan, take care...; Pan Yinhu: Uh, right... we'll be heading out now...; Senior...?; Pan Yinhu: I'm fine, even though it was a wasted trip... but hey, at least we got some fresh air. Oh well, maybe the next scene will be better...

Return to the film set on the upper floor of Failume Heights to check the situation

The next filming location seems to be on the upper floor of Failume Heights. Let's head back and see what other scenes they're filming.

Seagaze Road

(Idle): Blake: This scene is about the master...; Pan Yinhu: Finally, it's about to happen!

(Talk to Pan Yinhu): Blake: Alright, even though we didn't finish that last scene, here's how the story goes: The Two-Faced Panda Man spent some happy days with the other two Bear Thirens...; Blake: ...but in the end, he bids them farewell and continues his journey alone, searching for the master.; Pan Yinhu: Huh? Why not bring those two along?; Blake: Because the Two-Faced Panda Man is destined to be alone. He doesn't need companions.; Pan Yinhu: ...; Blake: Long story short, after going through a whole bunch of ups and downs, he finally finds the secluded mountain and meets the master.; Pan Yinhu: Ohh! Where's the master at?; Blake: That's the turtle right in front of you.; Pan Yinhu: ...Huh?; Blake: You know, Turtle Thirens are just as hard to find as Panda Thirens, so we had to make do with a wild turtle for now. I'll sync up the lip movements in post to make him talk.; Blake: Anyway, the lonely Two-Faced Panda Man begins intense training with the master, trying to overcome his curse of turning back into a Panda Thiren whenever he touches cold water, fighting hard to shed that "two-faced" identity...; Pan Yinhu: Sorry, director. I don't think I can be in this movie after all.; Blake: Huh? Why?; Pan Yinhu: A Panda Thiren doesn't need a turtle master to learn kung fu.; Pan Yinhu: Panda Thirens have thick skin and tough flesh - we don't make a big fuss about water being hot or cold, and we definitely don't dream of becoming human by pouring hot water on ourselves or through any other means.; Pan Yinhu: Not all Panda Thirens love drinking Nitro-Fuel, Panda Thirens are omnivores, and more importantly—; Pan Yinhu: Panda Thirens are never loners! I want friends by my side, and right now, I have them!; Pan Yinhu: No offense, but I can't be in your movie! If Panda Thirens are gonna be shown to all of New Eridu, it should be our story, not some made-up fantasy you dreamed up.; Blake: What nonsense are you talking about! Art isn't the same as real life! I'm making a movie that will go down in history - if I just stick to reality, where's the appeal in that?; But that so-called movie plot of yours...; It's just a mish-mash of old movies, isn't it?; Blake: Urgh...!; It's a mix of every trope out there.; Just taking shortcuts and chasing clout for the sake of going viral.; Blake: So what! That's none of you actors' business anyway...; Pan Yinhu: No, after hearing what you said, I'm even more convinced that my choice was right. I don't want to live in someone else's... or in any of your imagined Panda Thiren stories.; Pan Yinhu: I've got my own story to tell. Sure, I'm just a cook, and my techniques might not match my fellow disciples... but this is still my story - the story of a Panda Thiren.; Pan Yinhu: Sorry, Director, but I'll have to ask you to leave. Good thing we haven't signed any official contracts yet - we can still part ways with no hard feelings.; Blake: Tch... fine, forget it! In a city as big as New Eridu, I'm sure I'll find plenty of Panda Thirens and Turtle Thirens around!; Director Blake walked off, muttering to himself and lugging his gear, leaving Senior Yinhu and you standing there; Pan Yinhu: Sorry about that, Junior (‍WiseWiseText for Wise / BelleBelleText for Belle‍). I dragged you into one heck of a mess...; You were super cool just now, Senior Yinhu!; Pan Yinhu: Oh come on, stop saying that! You're making me blush... Let's head back to Suibian Temple.; Pan Yinhu: Say, as a video store manager, could you share your expert opinion... do you think we'll ever see a movie about Panda Thirens that's free from all the stereotypes and made-up nonsense?; Of course!; Pan Yinhu: Haha... if you say so, then I believe it! One day, everyone in New Eridu will see it...; Pan Yinhu: ...A Panda Thiren is never alone - he's always rolling with his awesome crew!; Trust Rank Upgrade to Close with Pan Yinhu

(Idle): Pan Yinhu: Come to think of it...

(Talk to Pan Yinhu again, optional): Pan Yinhu: Come to think of it, Senior Fufu must've had it rough filming that movie... Are all directors like that?; Pan Yinhu: Alright, I'll make her favorite char siu bao for dinner tonight! And of course, you're getting some too!

Trivia

Step 1 is a reference to the manga series Ranma ½ where Genma Saotome, the father of the titular protagonist, fell into a magical hot spring that cursed him to change into a panda whenever he came into contact with cold water, whereas hot water would revert him to human form.
Step 2 is a reference to the 2015 American cartoon We Bare Bears, in which the main characters are a grizzly bear, panda bear, and polar bear who occasionally stack on top of one another.
Step 3 is a reference to the 2008 animated film Kung Fu Panda, in which an anthropomorphic panda is chosen to become the Dragon Warrior by the tortoise Grand Master.

Other Languages

Language	Official Name
English	Screen debut, Panda Warrior!
Chinese (Simplified)	荧幕首秀，熊猫侠！
Chinese (Traditional)	銀幕首秀，熊貓俠！
Japanese	銀幕デビュー、パンダマン！
Korean	스크린 데뷔, 판다 협객! Seukeurin Debwi, Panda Hyeopgaek!
Spanish	¡El debut en pantalla del panda guerrero!
French	Débuts à l'écran du Guerrier Panda
Russian	Экранный дебют воина-панды! Ekrannyy debyut voina-pandy!
Thai	การเดบิวต์ของแพนด้าฮีโร่!
Vietnamese	Ra Mắt Màn Ảnh, Hiệp Sĩ Gấu Trúc!
German	Das Filmdebüt des Pandahelden!
Indonesian	Debut Layar Lebar Pertama, Kesatria Panda!
Portuguese	Estreia nas telas, Panda Guerreiro!

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