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Knocking on the Door of a Fortress

敲堡垒的门

Synopsis

In 1999 A.D., a legend of a zombie dug out of an ancient tomb spreads through a small town in Sichuan. A boy who accidentally becomes incontinent during swimming lessons is labeled a “little zombie” and subjected to collective humiliation. Instead of doing him justice, his teachers attributed it to his “unlikability”. Years later, he entered the entertainment industry as an actor, and his teacher died of blood cancer. In a dream, he meets his teacher, who wants to reconcile with him, but he is obsessed with how to become as “likeable” as his teacher asked him to be. With this in mind, he approaches some entertainment stars. It turns out that all of them live with their own scars, and not all of their hatred can be found in themselves. One of the stars teaches the man a spell that allows him to travel through time and space, to fight against the past, to be brave when courage is needed.

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Pingyao International Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Roy Wang
Screenplay & Story
Roy Wang
Original Title
敲堡垒的门
Country of Origin
China
Spoken Languages
Mandarin
Runtime
32m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Roy Wang

Screenplay & Story

Roy Wang

Director of Photography

Roy Wang

Film Editing

Roy Wang

Department Leadership Roster

Roy Wang

Roy Wang

Writer

Roy Wang

Roy Wang

Director

Roy Wang

Roy Wang

Director of Photography

Roy Wang

Roy Wang

Editor

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Knocking on the Door of a Fortress.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Knocking on the Door of a Fortress

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Knocking on the Door of a Fortress about?

In 1999 A.D., a legend of a zombie dug out of an ancient tomb spreads through a small town in Sichuan. A boy who accidentally becomes incontinent during swimming lessons is labeled a “little zombie” and subjected to collective humiliation. Instead of doing him justice, his teachers attributed it to his “unlikability”. Years later, he entered the entertainment industry as an actor, and his teacher died of blood cancer. In a dream, he meets his teacher, who wants to reconcile with him, but he is obsessed with how to become as “likeable” as his teacher asked him to be. With this in mind, he approaches some entertainment stars. It turns out that all of them live with their own scars, and not all of their hatred can be found in themselves. One of the stars teaches the man a spell that allows him to travel through time and space, to fight against the past, to be brave when courage is needed.

Who directed Knocking on the Door of a Fortress?

Knocking on the Door of a Fortress was directed by Roy Wang.

Who stars in Knocking on the Door of a Fortress?

The principal cast of Knocking on the Door of a Fortress includes Li Xueqin, Roy Wang, Jiang Qiming, Kong Dashan, Shipei Wen.

When was Knocking on the Door of a Fortress released and how long is it?

Knocking on the Door of a Fortress was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 32m.