Escape from the Outland
用武之地
Synopsis
The couple of Ma Xiao, a foreign correspondent, and Pan Wenjia, a volunteer doctor, accompanied engineer Miao Feng on a trip to the suburbs to repair a base station. During the trip, the local situation suddenly changed and the three were kidnapped by an extremist organisation. While in prison, they met Zhou Weijie, an overseas Chinese businessman. In order to find a chance of survival, they embarked on a journey of escape in the midst of barbaric warfare and chaos.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shen Ao
- Screenplay & Story
- Xu Luyang, Shen Ao
- Original Score
- Deng Ouge
- Original Title
- 用武之地
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Production Studios
- Shanghai Yuye Culture 裕野文化, China Film Group Corporation, Bad Monkey (Shanghai) 上海坏猴子, Shanghai Chinese Pictures 上海华人影业, Wanda Pictures, Beijing Shangshi Culture (Super Lion) 上狮文化
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shen Ao
Xu Luyang, Shen Ao
Deng Ouge
Rui Zhong
Zhou Xiaolin
Ning Hao, Wang Yibing, Wang Chaowen
Department Leadership Roster
Shen Ao
Director
Xu Luyang
Writer
Shen Ao
Writer
Rui Zhong
Director of Photography
Deng Ouge
Original Music Composer
Wang Yibing
Producer
Wang Chaowen
Producer
Zhou Xiaolin
Editor
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Brutal Violence • Disturbing Content
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What is Escape from the Outland about?
The couple of Ma Xiao, a foreign correspondent, and Pan Wenjia, a volunteer doctor, accompanied engineer Miao Feng on a trip to the suburbs to repair a base station. During the trip, the local situation suddenly changed and the three were kidnapped by an extremist organisation. While in prison, they met Zhou Weijie, an overseas Chinese businessman. In order to find a chance of survival, they embarked on a journey of escape in the midst of barbaric warfare and chaos.
Who directed Escape from the Outland?
Escape from the Outland was directed by Shen Ao.
Who stars in Escape from the Outland?
The principal cast of Escape from the Outland includes Xiao Yang, Qi Xi, Simon Yam, Ryan Zheng Kai, Pan Binlong.
When was Escape from the Outland released and how long is it?
Escape from the Outland was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 2h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Escape from the Outland?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Escape from the Outland was composed by Deng Ouge.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Escape from the Outland?
Escape from the Outland holds official age classifications: CA: 14A.