Chinese Mainland Film Panorama 2026: "A Long Shot"

Director: Gao Peng Screenwriters: Gao Peng, Wang Ang, Wang Wen, Fang Chang Cinematographer: Florian J.E. Zinke BVK Cast: Zu Feng, Qin Hailu, Zhou Zhengjie Produced by Momo Pictures, Beijing CFDG Culture and Developing Co., Ltd. 2024 | Colour | 117′ In Putonghua with Chinese and English subtitles Short Film after the Feature Best Directorial Debut, The 38th China Golden Rooster Awards Most Favourite Actor Award, The 31st Beijing College Student Film Festival In 1980s northeastern China, local factories were struggling, and stealing was everywhere. A former shooter, now working as a factory guard, finds out his colleagues are helping the thieves. Upset but unable to stop them, he hides his anger—until the son of the woman he loves gets dragged into the crime. Driven to his limit, he is finally forced to pick up his gun again. Director Gao Peng first distinguished himself with the thriller short The Scar (33′) from Disturbed Souls on Campus, showing his great skill at building suspense. He brings that same strength to his first feature-length film, A Long Shot, keeping his steady storytelling style and unique visuals.