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Chinese | 李茂换太子 |
Hanyu Pinyin | Lǐ Mào huàn tàizǐ |
Directed by | Gao Ke [1] (高可) |
Starring |
Ma Li Chang Yuan Ai Lun Wei Xiang (魏翔) |
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Country | China |
Language | Mandarin |
Box office | $80.8 million [2] |
Another Me ( Chinese: 李茂换太子; pinyin: Lǐ Mào huàn tàizǐ; lit. 'Li Mao switches with the crown prince'; also known as Chinese: 李茂扮太子; pinyin: Lǐ Mào bàn tàizǐ; lit. 'Li Mao disguises himself as the crown prince') is a 2022 Chinese comedy film produced by New Classics Media. It was released on 1 January 2022 and stars Ma Li, Chang Yuan , Ai Lun , and Wei Xiang (魏翔).
The film depicts a constable ( 捕快) named Li Mao who is married to Yang Jiazhen, a woman from a rich family, who unexpectedly discovers that he is the spitting image of the crown prince. Li Mao wants to go to the imperial palace to get a promotion, while the crown prince wishes to leave the palace and live freely. As a result, the two switch identities, but are drawn into the schemes of high officials. [3]
The film was originally scheduled for release on 31 December 2021, but this was pushed back to 1 January 2022. [5]
Derek Elley wrote that though enjoyable, the film falls short of its potential as it "relies on pratfall comedy, wordplay, and cameo appearances...rather than a plot with real character development and architecture." [6]