A missing painting, a martial arts teacher, and the most passive-aggressive heist in history.
In 1931, a famous person borrowed an ancient painting to appreciate, but he refused to return it. The owner of the painting was embarrassed to ask for it, so he entrusted an elementary school martial arts teacher to contact the celebrity's bodyguard, Tie Backer, hoping to accommodate him. By means of painting, it shows the sophistication of martial arts practitioners.
Direction
Xu Haofeng's signature martial philosophy in every frame.
Acting
Chen Kun navigating absurd social rituals with deadly precision.
Director
Xu Haofeng
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The film explores 'mianzi' (face)—a complex Chinese social currency where direct confrontation is often unthinkable.
Xu Haofeng's martial arts films treat combat as philosophy; every gesture carries social weight and strategic intent.
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