The Movie Emperor

The Movie Emperor

2024 · 125 min · ★ 6.1 · Comedy, Drama

In an attempt to win back the public's interest, has-been Hong Kong film star Lau Wai-chi makes a comeback film with a major director. To prepare for his role as a peasant farmer in the 1960s, he travels to the mainland China countryside to experience rural life there, but his arrogance triggers a series of farces.

Directed by Ning Hao · Written by Liu Xiaodan

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