A grief-crazed father trades opera masks for murder masks in this brutal revenge thriller.
The film tells that during the period of the Republic of China, Lu Moshan, a Sichuan opera prop master, was imprisoned because he was a gangster for the deputy director in the crew. After being released, he disguised himself and came to his daughter's school as a prop teacher. I think, my daughter was killed by several other students in the school, and the frame was made by Lu Moshan. Lu Moshan was released from prison again. He recovered the status of "Lu Moshan" and came to his daughter's school again, and retaliated against the murderers.
Practical Effects
Sichuan opera props weaponized with devastating theatrical flair.
Acting
Bao Zhenjiang's transformation between humble teacher and avenging demon.
Direction
Du Ziyue balances folk art beauty with unflinching brutality.
Director
Ziyue Du
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Sichuan opera's 'face-changing' tradition mirrors Lu's dual identity—performer and punisher collapsed into one.
Director Ziyue Du reportedly cast actual Sichuan opera prop masters to ensure authentic weaponized prop techniques.
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