The Stage
7.2
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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Chen Peisi
侯喜亭
Known for
The Secret of the Magic Gourd
Huang Bo
大嗓儿
Known for
Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons
Mojin: The Lost Legend
Jiang Wu
洪大帅
Known for
A Touch of Sin
Monster Hunt
Yin Zheng
金啸天
Known for
Be Somebody
Goodbye Mr. Loser
Yang Haoyu
吴经理
Known for
The Wandering Earth
Journey to the West
Yu Shaoqun
凤小桐
Known for
Shaolin
The Chinese Widow
Dayu Chen
徐明礼
Also in
Top Cow
家有七郎
Xu Zhuo'er
思玥
Also in
The Found Family
Yin Zhusheng
刘八爷
Known for
Wolf Totem
Dragon
Xu Zhisheng
蓝大帅
Known for
Moon Man
Chen Peisi Director · Yingda Dong Composer Zhao Xiaoding Cinematographer
First release July 12, 2025 · Produced in China · Production Tao Piao Piao 淘票票, 长春电影制片厂
Production
Huanxi Media
Production
Tao Piao Piao 淘票票
Production
长春电影制片厂
Production
弘道影业有限公司
Production
Shanghai Maoyan Film 上海猫眼影业
Production
上海瀚纳影视文化传媒有限公司
Production
北京大道文化节目制作有限公司
Production
亿迦亿（上海）文化传媒有限公司
Production
China
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Original title
戏台
Original language
Chinese
Spoken on screen
Chinese
Release dates
China · July 12, 2025
Limited theatrical · 7.12-7.24点映
No release date listed for United States.
China
July 25, 2025 · Theatrical
September 12, 2025 · Digital
Hong Kong SAR China
October 2, 2025 · Theatrical
Taiwan
June 24, 2026 · Premiere · Cross-Strait Film Exhibition
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