

The Stage
2025-07-12 · 117 min · ★ 7.3
During the Republican era, wars and conflicts were frequent. On stage, the "Overlord" sings with resounding passion, while below, the absurd spectacle of life unfolds. They must both secure the opera troupe's livelihood and appease the audience in their seats. Once the curtain rises, how should this play be performed?
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- Directors
- Chen Peisi
- Production companies
- Huanxi Media, Tao Piao Piao 淘票票, 长春电影制片厂, 弘道影业有限公司, Shanghai Maoyan Film 上海猫眼影业, 上海瀚纳影视文化传媒有限公司, 北京大道文化节目制作有限公司, 亿迦亿(上海)文化传媒有限公司
- Countries
- China
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Chen Peisi侯喜亭
Huang Bo大嗓儿
Jiang Wu洪大帅
Yin Zheng金啸天
Yang Haoyu吴经理
Yu Shaoqun凤小桐
Dayu Chen徐明礼
Xu Zhuo'er思玥
Yin Zhusheng刘八爷
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