Schemes in Antiques (2021)

Other name: 古董局中局, 古董局中局电影版, Gu Dong Ju Zhong Ju, Antique Bureau, Mystery in Antiques

Description:

Schemes in Antiques invites audiences into a gripping world where ancient relics hide dangerous truths. The story centers on Xu Yuan, a remarkably talented yet habitually lazy owner of an antique shop. His tranquil existence takes an unexpected turn when Ms. Mu Hu, a visitor hailing from Japan, arrives at his shop. She carries with her a magnificent Buddha statue dating back to the Tang Dynasty, but it’s the secret she reveals about this precious artifact that truly sets events in motion. Suddenly, Xu Yuan finds himself inextricably drawn into a tangled web of intricate conspiracy and profound mystery. This dark journey unwraps layers of secrets surrounding the Buddha statue and implicates the enigmatic Wu Mai clan, pushing Xu Yuan into a dangerous quest for truth.

Director: Derek Kwok [郭子健]

Country: Chinese

Status: Completed

Released: 2021

Genre:Adventure; Conspiracy; Investigation; Mystery; Novel; Suspense; Thriller