Film Screening: Cliff Walkers

Cliff Walkers

Directed by Zhang Yimou, starring Zhang Yi, Yu Hewei, Qin Hailu, Zhu Yawen, and Liu Haocun, the suspense drama film set in the 1930s, tells the story of four communist agents who had received special training in the Soviet Union, carry out a secret mission ‘Utra’to rescue a witness to Japan’s inhumane experiments. However, due totraitor’s betrayal, they fall into a deadly trap the moment they parachute into enemy territory. Will the agents stay safe and accomplish their mission? They are just like cliff walkers who faces a severe test. The film was awarded Best Director (Zhang Yimou) and Best Actor (Zhang Yi) at the 34th Golden Rooster Awards, and Best Actor (Zhang Yi) at the 36th Hundred Flowers Awards.

Director: Zhang Yimou
Writers: Quan Yongxian / Zhang Yimou
Starring: Zhang Yi / Yu Hewei / Qin Hailu / Zhu Yawen / Liu Haocun
Genre: Drama / Action / Thrill
Production Country/Region:Mainland China / Hong Kong, China
Language: Mandarin / English / Russian
Release Date: April 30, 2021 (Mainland China)
Running Time: 120 minutes