Synopsis
On a 1980s evening, the topmost clown-actor of the 20th century Sichuan opera, Qiu Fu passes away in an accident and half-unwillingly sets off for the Ghost City under the escort of two underworld officials. Along the way, he meets old friends. As they recall the past, a history of the living is conjured up.
A New Old Play (2022) is a 2h 59min drama feature film by Qiu Jiongjiong. On a 1980s evening, the topmost clown-actor of the 20th century Sichuan opera, Qiu Fu passes away in an accident and... Selected for Red Dirt Film Festival (2022).
Key facts
Cast
Yi Sicheng, Chen Haoyu, Guan Nan, Qiu Zhimin, Xue Xuchun, Tao Gu, Xu Gang, Huang Lingchao
Original language
Mandarin
First release
May 20, 2022 (United States)
Crew
Screenplay
Qiu Jiongjiong
Producer
Ding Ding, Yang Jin
Cinematography
Yuchao Feng
Editing
Qiu Jiongjiong
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | United States | May 20, 2022 |
| Theatrical | Singapore | March 12, 2023 |
| Streaming | United States | May 16, 2023 |
| Theatrical | France | June 11, 2025 |
Versions & editions
| Home video | United States | June 27, 2023 |
Full credits
| Director | Qiu Jiongjiong |
| Cast | Yi Sicheng (Qui Fu), Chen Haoyu (Child Qiufu), Guan Nan (Tong Huafeng), Qiu Zhimin (Pocky), Xue Xuchun (Chicken Foot), Tao Gu (Crooky), Xu Gang (Secretary Zhang), Huang Lingchao (Horse-face), Liu Boyu (Ox-head), Lu Wei (Generalissimo), Qiao Jiannan (Soldier / Glasses / Wild Ghost / Xiong Zaixin / Newspaper Man), Xu Mingyong (Lieutenant Luo), Jiaqi Wang (Manager Ma), Wang Jiafu (Manager Liu), Nick Wen (Holy Founder), Zhan Yakui (First Wife), Chen Jianing (Yao Mixin / Wife of Mayi / Wife of Qi'er / Fourth Ma), Qiu Jiongjiong (Youth Sing Man / New Dead Man), Qiao Hu (Li Yongxin), Jiang Hongyu (Starved Dead Body), 侯宗戬 (Pang Xiexin / Ah Mang), Weikai Huang (Red Guard), 张紫怡 (Second Wife), Tang Hao (Qi'er (beggar)) |
| Screenplay | Qiu Jiongjiong |
| Producer | Ding Ding, Yang Jin |
| Executive producer | Ding Ding, Han Yi, Sophie L |
| Cinematography | Yuchao Feng |
| Editing | Qiu Jiongjiong |
| Sound | Wang Ran |
Identifiers & sources
| Wikidata | Q124556439 |
| IMDb | tt14864160 |
| TMDB | 513305 |
Additional data: TMDB.
