Adapted from a popular Chinese Crime Fiction Campus novel. After receiving a heart transplant, Xia, who is a mathematical genius and studies in Nanyang University, is wrapped in the mist of a murder. With the help from University colleague Qin, she gradually realises that this is an insane scheme of organ trafficking manipulated by subtle mathematical calculations. What is more, a terrifying secret is also hidden inside Xia’s new heart.
Writing
Equations as plot devices—finally, math that's evil.
Acting
Chen Duling sells organ-transplant identity crisis perfectly.
Direction
Claustrophobic campus atmosphere that tightens like a vice.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Adapts the explosive Chinese web-novel trend of 'campus mystery'—think Less Than Zero with homework.
The mathematical proofs aren't decorative; director reportedly consulted actual Nanyang University professors to make the crimes solvable.
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