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A spurned lover seeks a rich man for revenge. A random onlooker — who witnessed the public assault committed by the rich man against the lover — seeks for monetary compensation for his smashed computer.
Direction
Zhang Yimou's only pure comedy—complete tonal whiplash.
Acting
Jiang Wen's sweaty desperate spiral is chef's kiss.
Production
Sticky humid Beijing summer practically drips off screen.

Director
Zhang Yimou
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