Two criminals hide in the apartment of a quadriplegic woman after a failed robbery attempt. Her brother, a disgraced officer, exploits the situation to return to the police force.
Acting
Ren Suxi's paralyzed performance — all eyes, zero movement, maximum power.
Writing
Rao Xiaozhi's script weaponizes embarrassment like a second language.
Direction
Tight apartment staging turns claustrophobia into comedy fuel.
Director
Rao Xiaozhi
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Title references Chinese slang 'cool fish' for someone unfazed by chaos — ironic given every character melts down.
Rao Xiaozhi cast Ren Suxi after her one-woman stage show; her immobile role required entirely facial acting.
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