One screw. Three families. A road trip with dead strangers and living regrets.
When a young man discovers a screw inside his grandfather’s urn, he uncovers a cremation mix-up involving three families. Determined to return his grandfather’s ashes to their rightful place, he embarks on a cross-border journey filled with mistrust, unexpected challenges, and the hope of bringing peace to the departed.
Writing
Dark comedy that never mocks genuine grief.
Direction
Balances three family dynamics without losing Na Dou's thread.
Acting
Chen Yongsheng's weary stubbornness steals every scene.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Cremation mix-ups are a documented issue in China's funeral industry, where facilities process hundreds daily with minimal verification.
The three families represent distinct Chinese regional identities — their forced cooperation mirrors larger tensions about who 'owns' mourning rituals.
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