Sequence on Chinese funeral ceremony. Shots of Buddhist monks officiating. CUs cult objects, monks' faces. CSs of altar, people around it putting paper into fire. CU of fire. CSs of shrine, incense and candles burning. Street scene showing people burning various paper objects in rudimentary incinerator. CSs of objects burning, Chinese writings on ritual barge replica put into fire. CUs of woman with baby on back watching fire. Shots of Chinese man opening door, revealing coffin as bereaved family stands by. DOLLY OUT from shrine to Buddhist priest officiating funeral ceremony.