US Premiere
Why is the case so heavy?
Frozen body parts, a milquetoast husband and his shrewish wife, and the serene scenery of Lijiang blend to sharp, entertaining effect in this fresh black comedy…
The Case (Xiang zi)
Running time: 87 mins
Why is the case so heavy?Frozen body parts, a milquetoast husband and his shrewish wife, and the serene scenery of Lijiang blend to sharp, entertaining effect in this fresh black comedy. He Dashang and his nagging wife run a riverside guest house in a well-known tourist spot. One morning, he wakes to find a suitcase floating down the river. To his surprise, inside are chopped up frozen body parts.