On a deserted island the crew, led by ex-soldier Cao Yue, filming TV reality show about survival. They meet tidal waves of insects on their way, battling hermit crabs and fights to the death against the ancient giant lizard, the real dragon.
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Shi Nan
Su Qiaoqiao
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Yuan Fufu
Cao Yue
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Yang Senhuan
Song Ze
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Na Duo
Zhou Ruojun
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Wang Xinyao
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Ying Er
Li Yifan Director · Bai Xiaodong Screenplay Kong Yanhua Screenplay
First release April 3, 2021 · Produced in China · Original title 巨蜥
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China
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Original title
巨蜥
Original language
Chinese
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Chinese
Release dates
China · April 3, 2021
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