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Devils on the Doorstep
Comedy to carnage, in one remote village.
2001·2h 19m·★ 8.2
Chinese original
During the Japanese occupation of China, two prisoners are dumped in a peasant's home in a small town. The owner is bullied into keeping the prisoners until the next New Year, at which time they will be collected. The village leaders convene to interrogate the prisoners. The townspeople then struggle to accommodate the prisoners. One is a bellicose Japanese nationalist, the other a nervous translator. Will the townspeople manage to keep the prisoners until the New Year?
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A focused choice when you want a story with a clear identity and enough detail to make the choice feel intentional.
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Commitment
Longer watch · 2h 19m
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