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Chronicles of the Ghostly Tribe

Chronicles of the Ghostly Tribe

Adventure · Action · Thriller · 2015

In 1979, a young soldier is working in China's snowcapped mountains when an explosion reveals bizarre fossils hidden deep in the mountain caverns. What they discover next will change his life and human history forever.

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Chronicles of the Ghostly Tribe

2015 Adventure · Action · Thriller 1h 55m

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6.2 / 10

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In 1979, a young soldier is working in China's snowcapped mountains when an explosion reveals bizarre fossils hidden deep in the mountain caverns. What they discover next will change his life and human history forever.

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What this film says about your taste.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Lu Chuan · ViVi

Written by

Lu Chuan

Yao Chen

Yao Chen

Shirley Yang

Mark Chao You-ting

Mark Chao You-ting

Hu Bayi

Rhydian Vaughan

Rhydian Vaughan

Chen Dong

Jerry Lee

Jerry Lee

Mr. Wang

Tang Yan

Tang Yan

Cao Weiwei

Li Feng

Li Feng

Wang Kaixuan

Si Ligeng

Si Ligeng

Hao Aigo

Court is in session

Put Chronicles of the Ghostly Tribe on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.