She exposed the scandal. They sent death threats. The coffee's still hot.
Starring Zhu as a magazine's chief editor, the 112-minute film tells the story of the protagonist encountering a string of weird things after she exposes a financial scandal. Despite facing a death threat, she manages to get the help from local police officers to crack down the criminals.
Acting
Zhu Dan carries the newsroom with convincing authority.
Writing
Tight procedural pacing keeps the investigation engaging.
Production
Authentic Chinese media workplace details ground the thriller.
Director
Daying Ye
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The film reflects real pressures on Chinese investigative journalists operating within state-media frameworks.
Daying Ye previously directed television dramas; this marks a rare theatrical feature focusing on female-led journalism.
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