Director: Liu Jiangjiang
Screenplay: Liu Jiangjiang / Huang Liaoliao
Cast: Xiao Yang / Ayunga / Gülnezer Bextiyar / Huang Xiaolei / Wang Xun / Yang Enyou / Yin Xiaotian / Lin Yun / Ding Jiali / Yang Xinming / Li Jianyi / Wang Ge / Zhang Weiyi / Gao Haibao / Silegeng / Li Yixiao
Genre: Drama / Family / Disaster
Country/Region of production: Mainland China
Language: Standard Mandarin / Hebei dialect
Release dates: 2024-09-30 (Mainland China preview screening) / 2026-05-16 (Mainland China) / 2024-09-24 (Pingyao International Film Festival)
Runtime: 134 minutes
Also known as: The Night Before / Give You A Candy
IMDb: tt29803632
Plot Synopsis
Based on true events, this film tells the story of death-row inmate Zheng Ligun (played by Xiao Yang), who is being transported to his execution when an earthquake strikes without warning. The detention center collapses into ruins, and Zheng Ligun narrowly escapes with his life. He appears to have gained unexpected “freedom,” but has in fact fallen into another kind of hell… Meanwhile, police officer Yuchi Xiao (played by Ayunga) decides to organize an “unconventional” rescue team on the spot. In the face of a natural disaster, will the condemned prisoner, who has only 24 hours left to live, escape or save others? And what choice will the police officer responsible for guarding him make? Everyone finds themselves at a crossroads of fate……