Taiping Zhen Strange Tales
Set in the Republican era, a string of bizarre murders plunges the town of Taiping into fear and panic.Whispers among the locals blame vengeful spirits seeking lives.But psychic detective Qin Mu, together with a young shamaness, uncovers a very human truth behind the legends—the elusive figure known as Golden Swallow.
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Set in the Republican era, a string of bizarre murders plunges the town of Taiping into fear and panic. Whispers among the locals blame vengeful spirits seeking lives. But psychic detective Qin Mu, together with a young shamaness, uncovers a very human truth behind the legends—the elusive figure known as Golden Swallow. Drawing on sharp investigative instincts and exceptional analytical skills, they unravel the mystery behind Taiping’s gruesome killings, expose a tragic case buried five years earlier, and restore justice and peace to the troubled town.
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- Release date
- Dec 18, 2025
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
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- Language
- Mandarin
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