The basic idea behind peaceful dream is the same. By selecting one-sign-words in combination with pictures, videos and music, the intention is to create a feeling of a peaceful dream. The words are connected to nature and feelings, and the second part includes Chinese versions of what he calls lettercarpets, which he has created in all his films.
peaceful dream is made for a Chinese audience. Because of the idea behind, the film cannot be translated directly. As a visual work, a translation through sound is impossible. The same with subtitles: they would ruin the visual expression.
A viewer without knowledge about Chinese, have to just enjoy the beauty of the signs in combination with the visual effects and the sound.