该片记述了五位从事手工艺创作的山民。他们的创作灵感来源或者原材料的获取都是所在的生活环境——大山——赋予的。从蜡染、根雕、木叶演奏到高山茶叶、洞藏酒，这些看似毫无关联的生产创作，实则在源头上是相通的。从乡镇到山林，当他们走入深山处，山也馈赠自己给他们。

Mountain Folk is an exploration of the artisans and creatives who take inspiration and materials from the mountain in order to create their craft. From fine tea to root carving, the documentary follows five strangers all of who are connected through the peaks and valleys that form the magnificent landscape. Finding a brief respite from the urban jungle, they enter the warm embrace of the towering mountains and allow nature to kindle within them their desire to create.