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The Paper Man Returns (2023)

Movie ★ 6.5 96 min

Thriller Mystery Horror

Folklore journalist Lu Xiaosheng visits the Liansheng Paper Effigy Shop to investigate a strange tale. Twenty years ago, Qiao Yuanyuan died unjustly, and a paper figure made for her burial was said to bring her spirit back to kill her father. Only the craftsman’s apprentice knows the truth.

Cheng Siyi Director He Sanqi Writer

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Quick facts

Released
January 6, 2023
Runtime
96 min
IMDb
tt25830866
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Cast

Han Dong Han Dong Lu Xiaosheng Chen Zihan Chen Zihan Nan Shang Danny Chan Kwok-Kwan Danny Chan Kwok-Kwan Zhao Quan Zhong Lei Zhong Lei Han Ji Zhang Haoran Zhang Haoran Chen Goshen Wei Lu Wei Lu He Xiaoliang Zhao Gang Zhao Gang Liu San Li Ruixue Li Ruixue Xiao Zhong Mao Fan Mao Fan Qiao An

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Paper Man Returns about?
Folklore journalist Lu Xiaosheng visits the Liansheng Paper Effigy Shop to investigate a strange tale. Twenty years ago, Qiao Yuanyuan died unjustly, and a paper figure made for her burial was said to bring her spirit back to kill her father. Only the craftsman’s apprentice knows the truth.
Who directed The Paper Man Returns?
The Paper Man Returns was directed by Cheng Siyi.
Who stars in The Paper Man Returns?
The Paper Man Returns stars Han Dong, Chen Zihan, Danny Chan Kwok-Kwan, Zhong Lei.
When was The Paper Man Returns released?
The Paper Man Returns is a 2023 thriller, mystery, horror film.
Where can I watch The Paper Man Returns?
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