A New Old Play
On a 1980s evening, the topmost clown-actor of the 20th century Sichuan opera, Qiu Fu passes away in an accident and half-unwillingly sets off for the Ghost City under the escort of two underworld officials.Along the way, he meets old friends.As they recall the past, a history of the living is conjured up.
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On a 1980s evening, the topmost clown-actor of the 20th century Sichuan opera, Qiu Fu passes away in an accident and half-unwillingly sets off for the Ghost City under the escort of two underworld officials. Along the way, he meets old friends. As they recall the past, a history of the living is conjured up.
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- Release date
- May 20, 2022
- Runtime
- 2h 59m
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- Language
- Mandarin
- Country
- China, France
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