Folklore journalist Lu Xiaosheng visits the Liansheng Paper Effigy Shop to investigate a strange tale. Twenty years ago, Qiao Yuanyuan died unjustly, and a paper figure made for her burial was said to bring her spirit back to kill her father. Only the craftsman’s apprentice knows the truth.
Director: Cheng Siyi · Writer: He Sanqi
Folklore journalist Lu Xiaosheng visits the Liansheng Paper Effigy Shop to investigate a strange tale. Twenty years ago, Qiao Yuanyuan died unjustly, and a paper figure made for her burial was said to bring her spirit back to kill her father. Only the craftsman’s apprentice knows the truth.
The Paper Man Returns is a 2023 thriller and mystery movie from China directed by Cheng Siyi, starring Han Dong, Chen Zihan and Danny Chan Kwok-kwan. It was released on January 6, 2023. The running time is 1 h 36 min, in Mandarin. Audiences rate it 6.4/10 from 34 votes — mixed to positive.
The Paper Man Returns was released on January 6, 2023.
The Paper Man Returns was directed by Cheng Siyi.
The main cast includes Han Dong, Chen Zihan, Danny Chan Kwok-kwan, Zhong Lei and Zhang Haoran.
The Paper Man Returns runs 1 h 36 min.
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It holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 34 ratings, so fans of thriller and mystery titles are its best audience. Read member reviews below or add your own.
Cheng Siyi
Han Dong
Chen Zihan
Danny Chan Kwok-kwan
Zhong Lei
Zhang Haoran
Wei Lu
Zhao Gang
Li Ruixue
Mao Fan