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83 minutes exactly β the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

Based on Zhang Muye's novel "Fire God from Jiuhe". The story takes place in the Jiuhe city in the middle of the Republic of China. The thief Qian Buer accidentally obtained the identity of a police detective and was determined to rescue the junior thief who was arrested in the detective agency. Zhang Lisan encountered a difficult petrochemical case when he took office. A contractor was "cursed" after demolishing the Huoshen Temple and became a stone statue in full view. Then the "curse" of Vulcan spread throughout the city.
βSome stories are better left unspoiled.β
Where to watch Β· US

Peng Yusi
Qian Buer / Liu Heyi

Zhao Ruihan
Su Ye

Zheng Tuojiang
Zhang Lisan

Diana Dai
Ban Xia

Zhao Bingrui
Fish Fairy

Wu Hao
Panlong Mojun
Chu Fan
Fatty Wang
Dai Yilin
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Dai Yilin directs. Chen Yiqing behind the camera. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in China. Dialogue in Mandarin.
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Tianjin Rabbit Hole Film
Beijing Naifei Technology Co
Haining Dongtian Film and Television Culture Media Co
Foshan Tongquelou Film and Television Culture Media Co., Ltd
Release history Β· US
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