The Great Skull (2026)
燃烧吧！爸爸
Director: Liu Xiaoyang
Cast: Wen Qi, Ni Hongjie, Yu Entai, Guo Junchen, Ge Xinyi
Did you know? During filming, the actress playing Gu Liyan actually attended a real funeral home’s orientation to capture the authentic exhaustion and awkwardness of funeral planning, unknowingly signing a waiver that allowed the crew to film the experience for behind-the-scenes footage.
Why Watch: "Blending dark comedy with raw emotional depth, *The Great Skull* is a must-watch for anyone who loves family dramas that refuse to play by the rules. When a sharp-witted mother and her grieving daughter face a chaotic funeral hijacked by a secret 'Funeral Affairs Committee,' the result is a wildly entertaining ride full of unexpected twists and laugh-out-loud absurdity. Perfect for fans of *The Farewell* and *Shiva Baby*, this film turns grief into a surprisingly hilarious and heartfelt celebration of resilience."
As graduation looms, Gu Liyan is blindsided by her father’s sudden passing, forcing her to help her quick-thinking mother wade through the exhausting maze of funeral preparations. Then, out of the blue, a secret group her father had quietly assembled before his death—the so-called “Funeral Affairs Committee”—shows up at their door. Between surprise visitors, ridiculous twists, and over-the-top chaos, the mother-daughter pair must scramble to find the strength to handle it all.