Tomb raiding with a side of family drama? The Zhang clan digs up more than treasure.
Set in the Republic of China era, the film follows Zhang Haike and Zhang Nian as they embark on a perilous adventure in the mountains. Their quest for an ancient silk manuscript leads them deep into the treacherous Gu Luo Cave, where they must navigate the darkness and face numerous challenges.
Practical Effects
Cave sets that'll make you check your own basement
Costume
Republic era gear that actually looks lived-in
Cinematography
Shadow work so good you'll miss half the scares
Director
Wang Kai
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Part of the massive Daomu Biji universe that started as online serial fiction in 2006, predating most Western tomb-raiding franchises.
The 'snow night lantern' refers to a specific Zhang clan trial where initiates must survive until dawn with only one dying torch.
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