Plot: Qiao Yan is a lauded actress. She is done with the film business and wants to retire, the boss of the film studio isn't too happy with Yan's decision but can't seem to change her mind. Out of the blue Yan gets a message from her sister who lives in Myanmar. They haven't seen each other in 17 years, but she tells Yan that she's coming to visit her in Beijing. Yan's sister is running for her husband's debt collectors and hopes Yan can help, but she's too proud to ask for money directly. The two share a secret that nobody knows about, related to their mysterious past.
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December 15, 2024
Not quite as gripping as Nina Wu, but Midi Z's latest is another chilling thriller with strong drama and mystery elements. The performances are strong, the cinematography is stylish and the score, while quite safe, is used to good effect. There are some twists that steer the film in different directions, but the plot takes a back seat to the drama and every twist adds a bit of heart to the characters. Midi Z is a competent director with interesting stories to tell, let's see how long his streak will go on.