Synopsis
In the puppet state of Manchukuo in the 1930s, four Communist party special agents, after returning to China, embark on a secret mission. Sold out by a traitor, the team find themselves surrounded by threats on all sides.
Key facts
Cast
Zhang Yi, Yu Hewei, Qin Hailu, Zhu Yawen, Liu Haocun, Ni Dahong, Li Naiwen, Yu Ailei
Original language
Mandarin
First release
April 30, 2021 (Australia)
Crew
Screenplay
Quan Yongxian, Zhang Yimou
Producer
Luca Liang, Pang Liwei
Cinematography
Zhao Xiaoding
Editing
Li Yongyi
Music
Cho Young-wuk
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Asian Film Awards 2021 generic
- Ghent Film Festival 2021 generic
- Sitges - Catalonian International Film Festival 2021 generic
- Udine Far East Film Festival 2021 - International Festival Premiere Cliff Walkers 懸崖之上 (Xuányá zhī shàng) China
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Australia | April 30, 2021 |
| Theatrical | Canada | April 30, 2021 |
| Theatrical | China | April 30, 2021 |
| Theatrical | Hong Kong | April 30, 2021 |
| Theatrical | New Zealand | April 30, 2021 |
| Theatrical | United States | April 30, 2021 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | September 16, 2021 |
| Streaming | Japan | October 31, 2021 |
| Streaming | Germany | June 16, 2022 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | August 18, 2022 |
| Theatrical | Spain | November 18, 2022 |
| Streaming | France | November 4, 2025 |
| Television | France | November 4, 2025 |
| Classification | Germany | 16 |
Versions & editions
| Home video | Germany | June 23, 2022 |
| Home video | France | June 15, 2023 |
Full credits
| Director | Zhang Yimou |
| Cast | Zhang Yi (Zhang Xianchen), Yu Hewei (Zhou Yi), Qin Hailu (Wang Yu), Zhu Yawen (Chu Liang), Liu Haocun (Xiao Lan), Ni Dahong (Section Chief Gao), Li Naiwen (Lu Ming), Yu Ailei (Jin Zhide), Fei Fan (Xiao Meng), Lei Jiayin (Xie Zirong), Sha Yi (Lao Feng), Wang Naixun (Xiao Zheng), Chen Yongsheng (Wang Ziyang), Ding Zidi (Female Prisoner), Cao Rui (Ticket Checker), Bai En (Ticket Checker), Li Feng (Middle-aged Man), An Dong (Bao Zhang's Daughter), Finn Han (Zhang's Son), Lu Chang'en (Shoe Repairman), Ma Ruihan (Secret Service), Zhao Yi (Lao Han), Danny Ray (Western Guy), Xue Yuanyuan (Zhang Jie), Rock Ji (Secret Service), Song Tianshuo (Taxi Driver), Feng Xintian (Cell Doctor), Qi Yujia (Operating Room Doctor), Zhou Nana, Niu Xiaoning (Bookstore Staff), Chen Yutong (Zhang's Daughter), Yan Lei |
| Screenplay | Quan Yongxian, Zhang Yimou |
| Producer | Luca Liang, Pang Liwei |
| Executive producer | Liang Yu |
| Cinematography | Zhao Xiaoding |
| Editing | Li Yongyi |
| Music | Cho Young-wuk |
Identifiers & sources
| Wikidata | Q96575659 |
| IMDb | tt11448076 |
| TMDB | 639557 |
Additional data: TMDB.
