Guarding the Gate (2025)

He Shi, who had studied Maoqiang opera since childhood, saw his career fall into difficulty after an unexpected accident. To restore Maoqiang to its former glory, He Shi formed a new opera troupe with his apprentice, Su Lie, and his "senior brother" (fellow student), Jia Shihao. With the support of Ning Meng, they began to perform, and together with their fellow performers, they successfully passed on the heritage of Maoqiang opera.

• Release Date: 2025-08-21
• Runtime: 1h 36min