During the Republican China, a series of murders happened in Beihai City. Finding that all the victims were professional magicians, the police detective Long Cong turns to the real magician for help.
Practical Effects
Magic tricks that look expensive until they absolutely don't.
Production
1920s Republican China aesthetic achieved through sheer willpower.
Director
Fugui
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Fugui has no other credited films — this appears to be a singular, baffling vision.
Republican China setting (1912-1949) allows blending Western stage magic with Chinese illusion traditions, though the film mostly uses it for cool hats.
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