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Escape from the 21st Century
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Escape from the 21st Century

2024-07-18 · 98 min · ★ 6.8

Science Fiction · Comedy · Action

Three friends discover that they have the power to travel back and forth 20 years with a sneeze. However, the future is not as good as they hope, and they need to take on the responsibility of saving the world.

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Directors
Li Yang
Production companies
Beijing Enlight Pictures, Desen International Media, Huanxi Media
Countries
China
Status
Released
Budget
USD 2,000,000
Revenue
USD 15,848,000

Top Cast

Zhang RuoyunZhang RuoyunWang Zha
Zhong ChuxiZhong ChuxiLiu Lianzhi
Song YangSong YangWang Chengyong
Wu XiaoliangWu XiaoliangHan Guang
Zhu YanmanziZhu YanmanziYang Yi
Leon LeeLeon LeeBubble / Paopao
Wen ZhengrongWen ZhengrongSan
Shi LiangShi LiangWang Chengyong's Father
Chen YichenChen YichenYoung Wang Zha
Li ZhuozhaoLi ZhuozhaoYoung Wang Chengyong
Kang QixuanKang QixuanYoung Bubble / Paopao
Ma FandingMa FandingYang Yi
Liu YongqiZhao Changjang
Mukhtar TleugazyulyElder Uncle
Li WenzhongPatient
Suli ZhangMrs. Busy
Liu TianweiMcDonald's Staff
Lin LinxiChild Psychologist
Morning ChangMorning ChangHusband of Mrs. Busy
Ji FangjieMs. Yu

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