After a policeman gets drunk and loses his service weapon, he frantically searches for his revolver and the killer who murdered his former lover.
Acting
Jiang Wen's sweaty, desperate physical comedy is masterclass material
Direction
Lu Chuan's debut announced a major voice in Chinese cinema
Writing
Script perfectly balances procedural tension with existential dread
Director
Lu Chuan
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
One of the first Chinese films to get mainstream Western distribution post-WTO, helping kickstart the Sixth Generation's international recognition.
Jiang Wen reportedly improvised much of his physical comedy; watch his hands—he's constantly touching his own body like it's evidence.
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