Zhang Yi

Brothers Shi Zhen Bang (Zhang Yi) and Yang Wu (Pan Bin Long) are struggling to earn enough money through their hardware store, leading them to moonlight as debt collectors. However, instead of receiving money from their debtor, they're given her child, Qian Qian (Zhou Yi Ran), and a promise that her uncle will give them the money she owes within a few days. While the brothers initially resent having to deal with the sudden burden, they gradually grow protective of Qian Qian, even rescuing her from an insane situation. Can these rough-around-the-edges men learn how to soften their hearts and develop compassion, and will Qian Qian become a fully-fledged member of this unconventional family? This 2023 Chinese film was directed by Zhang Da Peng.

Be My Family

Bizarre Family

Shi Zhen Bang

In 1988, rookie police officer Wei Guo Ping (Zhang Yi) survived a harrowing serial murder investigation that claimed the lives of several colleagues. The murderer vanished without a trace, leaving Wei deeply affected. Now a captain in the 1990s, he continues to serve with dedication, supported by his loyal ally Nie Xiao Yu (Chen Yu Si), a young woman whose life he once saved. When a new series of gruesome crimes involving dismembered bodies rocks the city of Ningjiang, Wei must draw upon all his detective skills to uncover the truth. Could these horrific incidents be connected to the terrifying events of 1988? This is a 2023 Chinese crime drama directed by Bao Cheng Zhi.

Who Is He

👤 The Unknown Team 👤

During the 12th Century, a Song Dynasty politician's household is thrown into chaos when a visiting Jin delegate is murdered at dawn, with an important letter missing. Corporal Zhang Da (Shen Teng), facing potential execution, convinces officials to let him investigate the crime. The politician assigns ambitious soldier Sun Jun (Jackson Yee) to assist Zhang Da in solving the murder. Racing against time, the duo must unravel the increasingly complex case or face death and dishonor. Their investigation becomes a high-stakes journey to uncover the truth behind the delegate's mysterious killing. This is a 2023 Chinese historical mystery film directed by Zhang Yi Mou.

Full River Red

In 1930s Russia, four Chinese Communist Party agents—Zhang Xian Chen (Zhang Yi), Wang Yu (Qin Hai Lu), Chu Liang (Zhu Ya Wen), and Xiao Lan (Liu Hao Cun)—are dispatched on a dangerous mission code-named "Utrennya" to rescue a Chinese informer from the Japanese army in Manchukuo. After air-dropping into a snow-covered forest, the team is immediately separated and confronted by unexpected opposition. Struggling to survive and complete their mission, the agents discover a potential traitor within their ranks, creating an atmosphere of distrust and constant danger. As they navigate through overwhelming challenges and deceptive encounters, each agent must rely on their training and survival instincts to uncover the truth and potentially save their mission. This is a 2021 historical spy thriller film directed by Zhang Yi Mou, based on a script by Quan Yong Xian.

Cliff Walkers

In 1937, during the Second Sino-Japanese War, Lieutenant Colonel Xie Jin Yuan (Du Chun) leads 452 young officers and soldiers of the 88th Division in a desperate last stand at the Sihang Warehouse against the overwhelming Japanese army. Facing nearly 20,000 enemy troops, these brave soldiers know their mission is hopeless but choose to fight with extraordinary courage. For four critical days, they resist the relentless Japanese assault, buying crucial time for the rest of the Chinese army to retreat. Though they ultimately lose the battle, their heroic sacrifice becomes a powerful symbol of resistance and national pride. This remarkable true story showcases the extraordinary bravery of soldiers who chose honor and duty over certain defeat. "The Eight Hundred" is a 2020 historical war film directed by Guan Hu that commemorates these unsung heroes of the Chinese resistance.

The Eight Hundred

In this anthology of seven short films, directors explore modern China's history from the 1940s to the 2010s, featuring pivotal moments that shaped the nation. The stories range from an engineer organizing a national ceremony to a love-struck nuclear scientist, and include a young boy helping his neighborhood watch an Olympic volleyball match. Later segments cover significant events like the Hong Kong handover, the 2008 Beijing Olympics, and a military parade commemorating the end of the Sino-Japanese War. Each film captures a unique slice of Chinese life, featuring performances by actors like Song Jia (Song Jia) and Ou Hao (Ou Hao). This is a 2019 Chinese anthology film directed by seven prominent directors, including Chen Kai Ge, Zhang Yi Bai, and Guan Hu.

My People, My Country

The Patriots Team

After reading about Japan in letters from her ex, Su Le Qi (Zhang Zi Yi) decided to explore the wonders of the country on her own. While there, she meets Feng Yu Jian (Eddie Peng), an apprentice chef who offers to show her around Hokkaido. What unexpected discovery Su Le Qi makes along the way will change her life forever.

A family vacation in Turkey sounds like a fantastic way for Tang Jing (Liang Jing) and Zhou Hong Yi (Zhang Yi) to spend time together. But when their five-year-old daughter gets lots in Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar, their dream vacation turns into a nightmare. As the couple frantically searches for their daughter, the underlying problems in their marriage begin to come to light. After dealing with such trauma, will their lives ever be the same?

Having married Lu Jie (Wang Qian Yuan) for a green card, Chicago resident Guan Yue (MoMo Wu) has spent her entire life without knowing true love. When she learns she hasn’t much time left, she convinces her husband to join her on a 2,300 mile trek along historic Route 66. Little does the couple know that this cross-country trip will have lasting effects on them both.

Working as a nurse in Norway, Lily (Michelle Chen) hasn’t been able to visit home in five years. Having settled comfortably in the town of Rjukan, Lily finds herself falling for Andrews (Sebastian Stiger), a local lawyer with a kind heart. When one of Lily’s patients makes a dying wish to see the sun amidst the perpetual darkness of Rjukan’s winter, Lily and Andrews decide to find a way to make this one last wish come true.

Living in Saipan, actress Ye Lan (Tong Li Ya) has tried desperately to escape the memories of her tragic past, but to no avail. When fate brings Bai Qie Zi (Zhou Dong Yu), a mysterious young woman with an uncanny knowledge of Ye Lan’s past, into her life, things take an unexpected turn. Will she take this opportunity to face her past or will she try to outrun it once again?

A collection of love stories from all walks of life, “Run For Love” is a 2016 romance anthology film directed by&nbsp;Zhang Yi Bai, Guan Hu, Zhang Meng, Teng Hua Tao, and Gao Qun Shu.

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