Zhang Cheng, an Chinese magician who wants to prove himself, is discovered by FBI agent Storm while he’s studying in the United States. He will use his talent of face changing and traditional Chinese tricks knowledge to help the FBI to catch the Japanese female burglar Octopus who is proficient in face changing and cross dressing. A “face changing vs face changing” game begins…

Credits

  • Tanxuan Shi: Director Lip Reader, Game of Detective
  • Tanxuan Shi: Writer Lip Reader, Game of Detective
  • Peipei Duan: Producer Lip Reader, Game of Detective
  • Zeron Zhao: Producer Don’t Cry
  • Anthony Tai: Key Cast
  • Lauren Rodriguez: Key Cast
  • Yisrael Dubov: Key Cast
  • David C. Smalley: Key Cast
  • Mona Arkin: Key Cast
  • Yuewei Liu: Key Cast
  • Shiyin Nan: Key Cast

Specifications

  • Project Type: Short, Student
  • Genres: Suspense, Drama
  • Runtime: 29 minutes 59 seconds
  • Completion Date: June 1, 2020
  • Production Budget: 70,000 USD
  • Country of Origin: China
  • Country of Filming: United States
  • Language: Chinese, English
  • Shooting Format: Digital, 422 HQ 1920 x 1080
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
  • Film Color: Color
  • Student Project

Screenings / Awards

  • 15th Chinese American Film Festival Los Angeles
    United States
    Golden Angel Awards — “Best Short Film”First Place