A Writer's Odyssey 2021

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Lu Kongwen is the author of a fantasy novel series following a heroic teenager, also named Kongwen, on a quest to end the tyrannical rule of Lord Redmane, under the guidance of a Black Armor. But through a strange twist of fate, the fantasy world of the novel begins to impact life in the real world, leading Guan Ning to accept a mission from Tu Ling to kill the author.

Lei Jiayin

as Guan Ning (Red Armor Warrior)

Yang Mi

as Tu Ling

Dong Zijian

as Lu Kongwen (Kongwen)

Yu Hewei

as Li Mu

Guo Jingfei

as Old Monk / Black Armor

Tong Liya

as Ban Ruo

Dong Jie

as Xiao Yu

Wang Shengdi

as Xiao Juzi

Yang Yi

as Lord Redmane / Yu Changhai

Liu Tianzuo

as Electric Man

Director:

Lu Yang

Writer:

Shuang Xuetao, Yu Yang, Chen Shu, Qin Haiyan, Lu Yang

Genres:

Fantasy,Action,Adventure,Drama

Release Date:

2021 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

130 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

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Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

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Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

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Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

A Writer's Odyssey

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

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LY

Cast

Lei Jiayin

as Guan Ning (Red Armor Warrior)

Yang Mi

as Tu Ling

Dong Zijian

as Lu Kongwen (Kongwen)

Yu Hewei

as Li Mu

Guo Jingfei

as Old Monk / Black Armor

Tong Liya

as Ban Ruo

Dong Jie

as Xiao Yu

Wang Shengdi

as Xiao Juzi

Yang Yi

as Lord Redmane / Yu Changhai

Liu Tianzuo

as Electric Man

Li Binghui

as Beast Man

Liu Xun

as Police Officer A

Li Shigang

as Truck Driver

Yuan Shuai

as Police Officer B

Ren Jie

as Lu's Mother

Li Jun

as Old Man

Eric Hsiao

as Cat Man

Chen Tiejun

as Administrator

Li Taiyan

as Scholar

Zhang You

as Li Mu's Doctor

Zhang Ge

as Uniformed Man

Tan Tianyu

as Homeless Boy

Yu Shuxin

as Nurse

Shuang Xuetao

as Butcher

Gao Ruifeier

as Jumping Off the Building Singer

Wu Zhenxi

as Xiao Yu's Husband

Wang Weicheng

as Doctor A

Huang Haoda

as Crew

Han Mo

as 4-Year-Old Xiao Juzi

Zhao Kangruonan

as 1,5-Year-Old Xiao Juzi

Kang Jiaze

as Boy Who Falls on the Ground

Wang Jie

as Female Stall Owner

Wu Yi

as Young Female Technician

Zhang Yi

as Middle-Aged Female Technician

Li Nan

as Drummer

Guan Le

as Dance Teacher

Ma Yiping

as Foreign Girl

Yang Wanting

as Foreign Girl

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