THE POISON CAT

Du Yao Mao

In southwest China, the ancient legend of the Poison Cat circulates. Hunter Tai has been feeling increasingly uneasy lately as he inexplicably connects the eerie cries in the forest and the strange occurrences in the village with his wife''s unusual behavior. The age-old way of life he knows seems to be crumbling, echoing the prophecy in the legend…

Credits

Director(s):

Tian Guan

Producer(s):

Vivian Bao,Ningyuan Ding,Angela Wang

Writer(s):

Tian Guan

Cast:

Liguo Yuan, Yanxi Li

Cinematographer(s):

Chaochen Li

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