The Finder

A new documentary film revisits the golden age of kung fu stuntmen and action directors in Hong Kong during the 1960s-'80s, exploring their pain and struggles. The documentary is a tribute to kung fu stuntmen. “They risked their lives for stunts,” said kung fu choreographer Yuen Bin. In their heyday, these stuntmen and choreographers presented the best, most creative and most complicated kung fu fight sequences anywhere in the world, creating stunts that looked seemingly impossible.

A highly trained and exceptionally deadly swordsman looks for revenge after being caught in the middle of a power struggle that results in the assassination of an innocent woman's family.

Li Hongqi, a righteous Northeast police officer, accidentally discovers the existence of local bullies involved in pornography. As the investigation deepens, a gang of local tyrants who control and oppress women with drugs emerges and openly provokes the police. Li Hongqi has decided to fight to the end, and is bound to eradicate this "pornography tumor".

Criminal police Li Hongqi accompanied his girlfriend back to his hometown for the Chinese New Year, and accidentally discovered that his father-in-law was involved in this crime-related case. With a strong sense of justice, Li Hongqi decided to give up his vacation and cooperated with the local police to start an investigation.

Pei Xing, known as the Jackal, once traded lives for money without emotion. After witnessing the powerful crush those fighting for justice, his sense of righteousness awakens. Now, he seeks revenge, punishing the wicked while facing off against other skilled swordsmans.

Sima Nan leaves behind a successful business career to pursue justice. Armed with exceptional investigative skills and a steadfast commitment to fairness, she takes on cases regardless of the victim's status, leading her team to uncover the truth and seek justice for the dead.

The blind swordsman, skilled in martial arts, named Cheng Xiazi (Xie Miao), accidentally saves Zhang Xiaoyu (Yang Enyou), who has suffered from the destruction of his family. Under the persuasion of the orphan Xiaoyu, Cheng reluctantly keeps him by his side and teaches him skills. Xiaoyu also waits for the opportunity to seek revenge.

In 370 B.C, China was separated as seven nations and several other small tribes, one of these being the city state of Liang. The nation of Zhao is led by the terrifying Xiang Yangzhong who orders his troops to conquer the small city. Leaping to the defense of the people of Liang is 'Ge Li' from the Mo-Tsu tribe, their last hope from the terrors of Yangzhong's troops.

Air police officer Gu Chaoyang encounters a hijacking crisis on his flight back to China. With his extremely high professional ethics, he fights desperately to stop the hijacker, and a life-and-death struggle that takes place at an altitude of ten thousand meters begins.

Painted Skin is based on one of Pu Songling's classic short stories in Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio. Zhou Xun stars as Xiao Wei, a fox spirit that feasts on human hearts in order to maintain her lovely, youthful appearance. When General Wang Sheng (Chen Kun) 'rescues' her from a band of bandits and brings her home, trouble brews as the demon falls in love with the general.

After villager Gu Dahe reports criminal leader Wei Tianlang, he mysteriously disappears, and his sister dies under suspicious circumstances. Amid a nationwide anti-crime campaign, Lei Yang, captain of the criminal investigation unit, steps in to uncover the truth and bring justice.

Cheng Jie, chairman of a certain group, was instructed by a "master" to have sex with a woman to change his luck. He targeted Han Mei, a "single mother" employee of his company, and raped and injured her, leaving her in a vegetative state. Afterwards, he lied to the media that it was Han Mei who seduced him and asked his pregnant wife to cooperate in the play, successfully changing public opinion. Han Mei's sister, policewoman Qiu Yi Zhao, firmly believed that Cheng Jie was lying and started an investigation. In the process of collecting evidence, she encountered many obstacles from evil forces, and Cheng Jie's ugly face of a beast in human form gradually surfaced.

Dismissed as underdogs before they even step onto the pitch, the Emei Women's Football Team enters the prestigious Supreme Invincible Cup determined to prove everyone wrong. Led by captain Shuangshuang, star striker Yulong, and mentor Xu Feng, the team combines martial arts mastery with football skill in a thrilling quest for victory. Against mounting challenges and impossible odds, they fight to make their mark and chase their championship dream.

During the reign of King Zhou, an official enters his bedchamber, and is devoured by the monstrous tails of Daji, his concubine. Outside their city, several warriors within a metal wagon discuss their strategies to free the Invisible People and their Chief, when Jiang Ziya appears to them. He tells them that when King Zhou was younger, he let himself become possessed by the Black Dragon for his quest for power.

Retired special forces officer Zhong Xiaonan is assigned to protect Lin Zihao, the son of a renowned Chinese-American scientist, as he returns to China. With their groundbreaking research targeted by a powerful international syndicate, Lin Zihao becomes the focus of a dangerous kidnapping plot. Teaming up with Chinese-American cop Peter, Zhong Xiaonan faces a series of fierce confrontations with the criminal group, working to prevent their scheme and ensure Lin Zihao’s safe return home.

In 1899, Lord Kang must decide which of his three sons will take over his family's Chinese banking empire. When circumstances dictate that he appoint his unreliable youngest son, family bonds are pushed to the limit as father and son clash in a climate of political turmoil. Winner of the Special Jury Award at the 2009 Shanghai International Film Festival.