The Great Skull
燃烧吧！爸爸
Synopsis
Gu Liyan, on the verge of graduating from university, suddenly faced her father's death and had to assist her sharp-witted mother in navigating the tedious funeral arrangements. Unexpectedly, the 'Funeral Affairs Committee' secretly organized by her father before his death suddenly arrived at their doorstep... With unanticipated guests, absurd situations, and ridiculously dramatic events, the mother-daughter duo urgently needed to gather their strength to confront it all.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Shanghai International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Liu Xiaoyang
- Screenplay & Story
- Liu Xiaoyang, Zhang Xiaoying
- Original Title
- 燃烧吧！爸爸
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Maxtimes Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Liu Xiaoyang
Liu Xiaoyang, Zhang Xiaoying
Jonathan Young
Xu Zheng, Chen Lizhi
Department Leadership Roster
Liu Xiaoyang
Director
Liu Xiaoyang
Writer
Zhang Xiaoying
Writer
Chen Lizhi
Producer
Jonathan Young
Director of Photography
Lin Suyu
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Great Skull.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Great Skull
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Great Skull about?
Gu Liyan, on the verge of graduating from university, suddenly faced her father's death and had to assist her sharp-witted mother in navigating the tedious funeral arrangements. Unexpectedly, the 'Funeral Affairs Committee' secretly organized by her father before his death suddenly arrived at their doorstep... With unanticipated guests, absurd situations, and ridiculously dramatic events, the mother-daughter duo urgently needed to gather their strength to confront it all.
Who directed The Great Skull?
The Great Skull was directed by Liu Xiaoyang.
Who stars in The Great Skull?
The principal cast of The Great Skull includes Wen Qi, Ni Hongjie, Yu Entai, Guo Junchen, Ge Xinyi.
When was The Great Skull released and how long is it?
The Great Skull was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.