The Great Skull

The Great Skull (2026)



燃烧吧！爸爸

5.0 2026 103 min —

Director: Liu Xiaoyang

Cast: Wen Qi, Ni Hongjie, Yu Entai, Guo Junchen, Ge Xinyi

Comedy Drama
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.

More About This Film

The Great Skull, scheduled for release in 2026, follows Gu Liyan as she navigates a turbulent period on the verge of university graduation. The narrative takes a dramatic turn when her father passes away, leaving her to assist her sharp-witted mother in managing complex family and business matters that require navigating tedious legal and social challenges.

As Gu Liyan steps into this new role, she must balance her personal ambitions with sudden familial responsibilities. The film promises to explore themes of grief, resilience, and intergenerational dynamics through a lens of emotional realism and character-driven storytelling.

  • The project is currently listed under development for a 2026 release window.
  • Gu Liyan plays the lead role of the protagonist facing sudden adulthood challenges.
  • The story focuses on the relationship between daughter and mother during a crisis.

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