Sci-fi film based on Liu Cixin's novel to hit cinemas across China
Hong Kong actor Ng Man-tat (right) and American actor Mike Kai Sui performe excerpts from the original novel for local students.
“The Wandering Earth,” a highly anticipated sci-fi movie adapted from Liu Cixin’s novel is slated for release in China on February 5, the Chinese lunar New Year’s day.
The film’s cast, including Hong Kong actor Ng Man-tat and American actor Mike Kai Sui, interacted with students of Shanghai University of International Business and Economics on Saturday.
The actors shared with local students stories behind shooting and recited excerpts from the original novel in varied regional dialects.
The novel is another representative work of Liu, known for “The Three-Body Problem.” It is a story about mankind’s efforts to move Earth out of the solar system as they discover that the sun is turning into a red giant.
Chinese actor Wu Jing whose “Wolf Warrior” series is box office sensation plays the leading role of an astronaut.
With stunning visuals and scenes, the movie will also fill the void of the sci-fi genre in Chinese cinema.
Chinese actor Wu Jing plays the leading role of an astronaut.
