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Release Year2024
Runtime1h 20m
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
GenresThriller, War
Votes1
DirectorShuai Xing
WritersShuai Xing
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast8 credited
Also Known AsStrange Tales from a Chinese Studio: Pupil's Language
About Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio: Pupil's Language
This film tells the story of scholar Fang Dong who endangers his life because of his greed for beauty, and his kind-hearted Ya who loves Fang Dong deeply and chooses to sacrifice herself in exchange for Fang Dong. The prodigal son Fang Dong embarks on a journey to find his true love, and encounters and rescues an oppressed kind-hearted banshee on the road. With the help of the demon catcher and others, the lovers finally get married, a poignant love story.
Directed by Shuai Xing, Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio: Pupil's Language leans on a strong ensemble — Liu Yilong, Li Linfei, Gao Weiman — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about thriller titles of 2024.
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