A world-class hitman ends up swapping identities with a down-to-luck extra actor during an accident.
Acting
Andy Lau playing a hitman playing an extra playing a hitman. Inception.
Writing
Swaps between crime thriller beats and desperate comedy seamlessly.
Direction
Rao Xiaozhi balances absurd premise with genuine emotional stakes.

Director
Rao Xiaozhi
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Xiao Yang was primarily known as a comedian before this; his dramatic scenes surprised critics. Andy Lau reportedly did his own stunts despite being 59 during filming.
The film subtly critiques China's entertainment industry where 'extras' (群演) outnumber speaking roles 100:1, making Chen Xiaomeng's invisibility painfully literal social commentary.