"In the history of cinema, directors have traditionally liked to work with the same writers over and over again, cultivating understanding and good chemistry," says Huang Chien-yeh. "There are many examples of these relationships both in Chinese-language and foreign film." For instance, the Chinese director Li Hsing often worked with screenwriter Chang Yunghsiang, creating such famous movies as Story of a Small Town and Beautiful Duck ling.
「電影史上導演習慣與固定編劇合作，培養出良好的默契、激出化學作用，國內外都有很多例子」，黃建業說，國內資深導演李行以往也常與編劇張永祥合作，製作出《養鴨人家》、《小城故事》、《汪洋中的一條船》等名片。