A man returns home after sixteen years for his father's funeral, only to uncover a long-buried family secret and the truth about his unresolved relationship with his deceased father.
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Chen Kun
Chen Jiahui
Known for
Mojin: The Lost Legend
Mulan: Rise of a Warrior
Wang Yanhui
Chen Jiaxing
Known for
Dying to Survive
A Cool Fish
Liu Mintao
Chen Jiayuan
Known for
Nirvana in Fire
An Zehao
Also in
Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Sabre
Pandamen
Chen Yisha
Also in
The King's Woman
Love Between Lines
Shan Yuhao
Also in
Let Go of My Baby
Papa
Wang Jinsong
Chen Weimin
Known for
Nirvana in Fire
Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty
Lu Ling
Also in
The Advisors Alliance
You Are My Secret
Pema Jyad
少年陈家辉
Known for
Eye for an Eye 2
Sonthar Gyal Director
First release November 1, 2025 · Produced in China · Original title 旁观者
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China
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Original title
旁观者
Original language
Chinese
Spoken on screen
Chinese
Release dates
China · November 1, 2025
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
China
February 1, 2026 · Digital
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