Chinese films about laboratories

List of the best Chinese films about laboratories, selected by visitors to our site: Cook Up a Storm, Double World, Painted Skin: The Resurrection, The Witness, Sheep Without a Shepherd, American Dreams in China, Monkey King: Hero Is Back, Dragon, Legendary: Tomb of the Dragon, Are You Lonesome Tonight?.

In the top there are new films of 2023, a plot description and trailers for films that have already been released.

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Markimdb: 6.3
Genrecomedy, drama
CountryHong Kong, China
Duration01:33

A Cantonese street cook and his chief rival, a French-trained Michelin-starred chef, discover they have a lot in common as they prepare for a world-famous culinary competition. An international culinary competition becomes a battleground between rival cooks, one famous for his Cantonese street food and the other a Michelin-starred chef trained in France. But their rivalry takes an unexpected turn when they discover a common foe and combine their skills in a fusion of East and West.

Markimdb: 6.1
Genreaction, fantasy
CountryChina

Keen to bring honor to his clan, young villager Dong Yilong embarks on a perilous journey to compete in a tournament that selects warriors for battle.

Markimdb: 6.2
Genrehorror, action, fantasy, drama
CountryHong Kong, China
Duration02:11

According to demon lore, it takes hundreds of years to attain human form. Even then, lacking a human heart, a demon cannot experience the true pains and passions of existence. However, there is a legend that if a pure human heart is freely offered to a demon, it can become a mortal and experience true life. Sequel of Painted Skin (2008).

Markimdb: 5.9
Genrethriller, crime, detective
CountryChina, South Korea
Duration01:22

A blind woman and a delivery boy attempt to solve a hit-and-run case the police have been unable to solve.

Markimdb: 6.8
Genrethriller, drama, crime
CountryChina

Li Weijie, his wife Ayu, and their two daughters Pingping and An-an are a Chinese family living in northern Thailand for the last 17 years. Weijie runs an internet service providing shop and is a film enthusiast who likes to watch detective films and has a deep knowledge of the subject. Theirs is a middle-class family.

Markimdb: 7
Genredrama
CountryChina

During the economic reform period of the 80’s, three undergraduates bind together by a common ambition – to live the American dream. They are Cheng Dongqing, a hillbilly who refuses to accept his destiny of being a farmer; Meng Xiaojun, a self-confident, cynical intellectual; and Wang Yang, an idealistic romantic poet. Xiaojun is the first to obtain an US Visa for studying abroad. Yang follows but decides to remain in China for his beloved. Poor Dongqing is rejected by the US Embassy repeatedly. Baffled, he reluctantly accepts the job as an English instructor in the university but eventually gets fired for teaching tutorial classes in private. Across the Pacific, Xiaojun fails to find a decent job and is driven to work as a busboy in a diner.

Markimdb: 6.7
Genreaction, fantasy, cartoon
CountryChina
Duration02:06

The all-powerful Monkey King once roamed freely between Heaven and Earth, but after angering the Gods, he was imprisoned within an ice cage deep within the mountains. 500 years later, monsters attack a small village and a child flees to the mountains. Unknowingly, the child releases the Monkey King from his curse. With the help and encouragement from this special child, Monkey King saves the village from the evil monsters.

Markimdb: 7
Genreaction, thriller, drama, crime
CountryHong Kong, China
Duration01:56

A sinful martial arts expert wants to start a new tranquil life, only to be hunted by a determined detective and his former master.

Markimdb: 3.7
Genrefantastic, action, thriller, adventure
CountryUnited Kingdom, China

Travis and his team travel to China in search of what isn't supposed to exist ... their mission to capture a Cryptid which is wreaking havoc in a remote village and they need to do this before it is killed by Harker, the legendary bounty hunter.

Markimdb: 6.3
Genrethriller, drama, crime, detective
CountryChina

On a dark night, Xueming hits a pedestrian with his car and flees the scene. Desperate to escape his feelings of guilt, he decides to approach the dead man's wife, Mrs. Liang. Meanwhile, the body is discovered—riddled with bullets. Chen, the detective in charge of the investigation, becomes obsessed with the case. Years later, all three remain caught in a tangled web of memories and lies, desperately searching for a truth that refuses to be revealed…

Markimdb: 7.1
Genreaction, drama
CountryChina, Japan, France
Duration02:13

Four independent stories set in modern China about random acts of violence.

Markimdb: 5.3
Genrefantasy, adventure
CountryChina, Hong Kong, USA
Duration01:59

The story of Chinese legendary anti-hero Zhong Kui, a young man endowed with mysterious powers who is forced into a battle among the realms of Heaven, Earth and Hell in the course of his attempt to save his countrymen and the woman he loves.

Markimdb: 3.2
Genreaction, drama, military, history
CountryChina

An American pilot is sent to a Chinese province to teach a crew of would-be pilots how to fly war planes against the Japanese during World War II.

Markimdb: 6.9
Genremelodrama, drama
CountryChina, France, Japan
Duration02:07

The life of Tao, and those close to her, is explored in three different time periods: 1999, 2014, and 2025.

Markimdb: 6.4
Genrethriller, melodrama, drama, detective, military
CountryChina, USA
Duration01:43

An American man returns to a corrupt, Japanese-occupied Shanghai four months before Pearl Harbor and discovers his friend has been killed. While he unravels the mysteries of the death, he falls in love and discovers a much larger secret that his own government is hiding.

Markimdb: 5.6
Genreaction, thriller, crime
CountryThailand, China, USA
Duration01:31

A crime syndicate places a hit on a billionaire's daughter, making her the target of an elite assassin squad. A small band of down-and-out mercenaries protects her, fighting tooth and nail to stop the assassins from reaching their target.

Markimdb: 6.4
Genreaction, fantasy, adventure, detective
CountryChina, Hong Kong
Duration02:14

The action-packed and captivating tale of Dee Renjie's beginnings in the Imperial police force. His very first case, investigating reports of a sea monster terrorizing the town, reveals a sinister conspiracy of treachery and betrayal, leading to the highest reaches of the Imperial family.

Markimdb: 5.8
Genreaction
CountryChina

The opening of the new tunnel, which took ten years to build, coincided with a series of serious cataclysms. The lives of 160,000 people depend on the actions of two people, a father and a son.

Markimdb: 6.2
Genredrama, history
CountryChina
Duration02:02

For generations the Zhao family has wielded power, until their mortal enemy TU’AN GU slaughters the entire clan, determined to wipe out their influence forever. But one Zhao baby survives hidden by CHENG YING the doctor who delivered him. When Tu’an Gu learns of the baby’s escape he seizes every infant in the city, vowing to kill them all unless the Zhao baby is surrendered. As the tyrant’s soldiers arrive at Cheng Ying’s home the frantic doctor hides his wife with their own baby whilst surrendering the Zhao child as his own. But his family is discovered; his baby is presumed to be the Zhao heir and murdered along with his wife for harboring the infant. Now set on revenge Cheng Ying enrolls the Zhao orphan into the service of the Tu’an Gu household, plotting to use him as an instrument of vengeance when he comes of age.

Markimdb: 5.1
Genreaction, fantasy, comedy, adventure, family, detective
CountryChina, USA, India, Nepal, Hong Kong, United Arab Emirates, Iceland
Duration01:19

Chinese archeology professor Jack teams up with beautiful Indian professor Ashmita and assistant Kyra to locate lost Magadha treasure. In a Tibetan ice cave, they find the remains of the royal army that had vanished together with the treasure, only to be ambushed by Randall, the descendent of a rebel army leader. When they free themselves, their next stop is Dubai where a diamond from the ice cave is to be auctioned. After a series of double-crosses and revelations about their past, Jack and his team travel to a mountain temple in India, using the diamond as a key to unlock the real treasure.

Markimdb: 4.7
Genreaction, comedy, adventure
CountryChina, USA
Duration02:24

A washed-up private security agent has to escort a valuable Chinese antique out of Shanghai but is ambushed en route.

Markimdb: 6.8
Genredrama
CountryChina
Duration02:26

In 1942, Henan Province was devastated by the most tragic famine in modern Chinese history, resulting in the deaths of at least three million men, women and children. Although the primary cause of the famine was a severe drought, it was exacerbated by locusts, windstorms, earthquakes, epidemic disease and the corruption of the ruling Kuomintang government.

Markimdb: 5
Genreaction, fantasy, adventure
CountryChina

The movie takes partridge and Chen Yulous exploration of Pingshan as the background of western Hunan half a century later. It tells the story of Hu Bayi in order to save the poisonous big golden tooth after returning from the Longling Cave, leading the Golden Triangle into the iron triangle. In Pingshan, Xiangxi, the story of searching for the long-lost six-winged centipede in the legend of the rivers and lakes, and obtaining the life-saving inner alchemy.

Markimdb: 4.9
Genreaction, fantasy
CountryChina, Hong Kong
Duration01:30

    Sun Wukong, (The Monkey King) is a monkey born from a heavenly stone who acquires supernatural powers. After rebelling against heaven and being imprisoned under a mountain for 500 years, he later accompanies the monk Xuanzang on a journey to India. Thus, according to legend, Buddhism is brought to ancient China. This much beloved story, is as much a part of Asian culture as The Iliad and The Odyssey or The Wizard of Oz are to the West. This first installment in a trilogy of live action 3-D movies is actually a prequel to The Journey To The West, the much told story of the Monkey King's adventures on the road to India.

    Markimdb: 6.5
    Genredrama
    CountryChina

    The story begins with Vince Kang, a reporter in Beijing, having to go back to his hometown to report a crested ibis, one of the national treasures found unexpectedly. During the process of pursuit and hide of the crested ibis, everyone's interest is revealed and the scars, both mental and physical were rip up. In addition, the environment pollution, an aftermath from China's development pattern, is brought into daylight. The story, from the perspective of a returnee, reveals the living condition of rural China and exposes the dilemma of humanity. In the end, Vince, the renegade, had no alternative but make a compromise with his motherland.

    Markimdb: 7.5
    Genredrama
    CountryChina
    Duration01:36

    The story of a father's tireless love for his autistic son. A terminally ill father's attempt to teach his autistic son the necessary life skills to survive on his own before he passes away. It is also a poignant tribute to the infinite love that parents have for their children and their unending desire to take care and look after them to their best abilities, no matter the struggle, no matter the effort.

    Markimdb: 4.9
    Genremelodrama, drama
    CountryChina

    Xia Mu is a troubled child whose salvation comes in the form of Shu Yawang. When something terrible happens to her, he seeks revenge. Nothing is the same in their lives after that.

    Markimdb: 5.4
    Genrefantasy, comedy, adventure
    CountryChina, Hong Kong
    Duration02:07

    Tang Monk brings three disciples on a journey to the West. On the outside, everything seems harmonious. However, tension is present beneath the surface, and their hearts and minds are not in agreement. After a series of demon-capturing events, the monk and his disciples gain mutual understanding of each others' hardships and unease. Finally, they resolve their inner conflict and work together to become an all-conquering, demon-exorcising team.

    Markimdb: 7.1
    Genredrama, military, history
    CountryChina
    Duration02:10

    A group of performing art troupe members each face their own trials and tribulations in Chengdu; from escaping a family scandal to dealing with unrequited love, each experiences rejection that shapes their lives.

    Markimdb: 4.6
    Genrehorror, drama, detective
    CountryChina
    Duration01:27

    A killing spree takes place in a northern China's hospital, an old elevator goes to the 18th floor - underground.

    Markimdb: 5.9
    Genrethriller, crime, detective
    CountryChina
    Duration00:55

    A man lives in a lovely apartment with his wife and 2 children. He is obsessed with cleanliness, has strange dreams and struggles with a mystery in his past. He goes to a bad part of town hunting for a long lost brother, leaving his wife and children in their car. As he tries to get cooperation from neighbors, the wife finds her children are missing. A stranger wearing a dark motorcycle helmet appears, frightening her. As the story unfolds this stranger follows them becoming more and more threatening.

    Markimdb: 7.8
    Genredrama, biography
    CountryChina
    Duration01:30

    When a mysterious visitor appears, the life of Yong Cheng, owner of a store that stocks aphrodisiac products, changes dramatically. He becomes the exclusive selling agent of a cheap Indian generic drug against Chronic Granulocytic Leukemia in China. Not only does Yong Cheng see his profits skyrocket, but he is dubbed the god of medicine“ by his customers

    Markimdb: 7.6
    Genredrama, detective
    CountryChina, Hong Kong

    Drawing on remarkable true stories, Peter Chan delivers a moving drama about child abduction in China. Huang Bo stars as a father whose young son disappears in the streets of a big city. He sets out on a search across China, stopping at nothing to find him. In this star-studded cast, Zhao Wei plays the role of a mother from a poor rural area.

    Markimdb: 6.2
    Genrefantasy, melodrama, detective, biography, history
    CountryChina, Japan, Hong Kong
    Duration02:03

    During the Late Tang Dynasty, a manor is invaded by a demon cat and a sense of unrest befalls the capital of Changan. A poet is charged with investigating the case and meets up with a monk. The two work together and pull apart the thread of clues to reveal a history of truths leading to the events.

    Markimdb: 6.4
    Genreaction, thriller, comedy, drama, crime
    CountryHong Kong, China
    Duration02:09

    A blind detective, former cop, teams up with a policewoman who admires him to solve the disappearance of a girl friend of hers, years ago. Besides, he helps her to improve her skills as an investigator.

    Markimdb: 7.2
    Genredocumentary
    CountryUnited Kingdom, China, USA

    Venturing into the wilds of China, "Born in China" captures intimate moments with a panda bear and her growing cub, a young golden monkey who feels displaced by his baby sister, and a mother snow leopard struggling to raise her two cubs.

    Markimdb: 5.2
    Genreaction, melodrama, drama
    CountryChina, Hong Kong
    Duration01:48

    In the 19th century, the Prince Regent of the Qing Dynasty orders the mass execution of the entire Meng clan. Before his beheading, the leader vows that his family will avenge this travesty of justice. Awaiting his death, a five-year-old Meng boy named Erkui bravely sings an aria. The power and purity of his voice touches the opera star Master Yu and his seven-year-old pupil Guan Yilong. Master Yu rescues the boy and the two orphans become brothers. Years later, Master Yu wins the coveted golden "The Mightiest Warrior" plaque from the Prince Regent, but subsequently loses it in a duel with his archrival Master Yue. Banished from the stage upon his loss, Master Yu spends his time training the two brothers in the village. When the boys grow into men, they set off for Shanghai to pursue revenge. Once they reach Shanghai, they quickly defeat Master Yue, reclaiming not only the plaque but also taking over the Yue's opera troupe.

    Markimdb: 7.4
    Genremelodrama, drama
    CountryChina, Hong Kong

    30 year-old working woman Li Ansheng’s life in Shanghai is suddenly disrupted by the publication of a novel, entitled “Qiyue and Ansheng”, a chronicle of her friendship with Qi Yue during her youth. Coupled with an accidental encounter with Su Jia Ming, a past love, her long repressed memories are unleashed with the force of a tsunami. The two girls seemed destined to become friends from the moment they entered high school. Though they were inseparable and believed that their bond would last for the rest of their lives, the cruelty of youth eventually led them to separate paths. Even more shocking is the discovery of a long buried secret shared by the women – a secret that serves as an emblem of their youth and the proof of their friendship.

    Markimdb: 5.6
    Genrefantastic, action, adventure
    CountryUSA, China, Hong Kong
    Duration02:45

    As humanity picks up the pieces, following the conclusion of "Transformers: Dark of the Moon," Autobots and Decepticons have all but vanished from the face of the planet. However, a group of powerful, ingenious businessman and scientists attempt to learn from past Transformer incursions and push the boundaries of technology beyond what they can control - all while an ancient, powerful Transformer menace sets Earth in his cross-hairs.

    Markimdb: 7.2
    Genredrama
    CountryChina, France
    Duration01:57

    A drama centered on the employees of a Nanjing massage parlor who share a common trait: they are all blind.

    Markimdb: 6.9
    Genreaction, comedy, adventure, military, history
    CountryChina, Hong Kong
    Duration01:32

    The story of a farmer forced into conscription, who has been looking to get out of the army ever since. His great chance arrives when he stumbles upon a wounded general from an enemy state, and he kidnaps him, intending to claim credit for the capture, which includes five "mu" of land, and most importantly, honorable discharge from the army.

    Markimdb: 5
    Genreaction, crime
    CountryChina
    Duration01:25

    Yue Feng (Yue Song) is a young thug with exceptional streetfighting abilities. He will stop at nothing to defeat all challengers - until, in an tragic accident, he kills a fellow competitor and is sent to prison. Eight years later, Yue Feng emerges a changed man. He no longer fights, and is looking for a new life of peace and fulfillment. But it's brutal on the streets, and redemption doesn't come easy. His brotherhood is destroyed, family members murdered, and a loved one humiliated - a deadly chain reaction that leaves him no choice but to unleash his power in the name of justice.

    Markimdb: 7.2
    Genrefantasy, drama, adventure, cartoon
    CountryChina

    In the bustling human world, various demons are hidden and live in peace with humans. Luo Xiaohei, the cat demon, begins his journey of wandering because his forest home is destroyed. On his search for a new home he encounters other demons as well as understanding human allies, leaving Hei in the dilemma of which side will be his true attribution.

    Markimdb: 4.8
    Genreaction, drama
    CountryChina, Hong Kong
    Duration01:53

    In the time of the Qing Dynasty, the Emperor Yongzheng created a secret army known as the Guillotines. It was the job of the Guillotines to protect the Emperor by killing anyone who posed a threat to him or his rule. After 348 successful missions to eliminate their target, the 349th assignment proves to be their last.

    Markimdb: 7.2
    Genredrama, detective
    CountryChina

    In the subtropical province of Guizhou, Chen Sheng embarks on a journey to find his nephew.

    Markimdb: 6.1
    Genrecomedy, melodrama
    CountryChina

    A pathetic minor league Soccer Goalkeeper was given a task - to spend 1 Billion in thirty days, if successful he will get 30 Billion. However, he's not allowed to tell anyone about the task and he must not own any valuables by end of it.

    Markimdb: 6.9
    Genreaction, drama
    CountryChina

    Determined to pass down his art, the Final Master of Wing Chun is caught in a power struggle with malicious local officials and ultimately must choose between personal honor and his master’s dying wish.

    Markimdb: 6.4
    Genreaction, fantasy
    CountryChina

    The world is on the verge of a devastating war with monsters who are coming to retrieve the Scaling Stone. Yin Yang Master Qingming's life is in danger and he travels to different worlds to prepare for the upcoming assaults. On his journey, Qingming finds that the key to all the calamities is embracing his hybrid identity of both human and monster.

    Markimdb: 6
    Genreaction, drama
    CountryChina, Hong Kong

    Weary of the bloodshed and violence from the martial arts world, a powerful swordsman banishes himself to the humble life a vagrant, wandering the fringes of society. But his violent past refuses to let him go quietly. The master swordsman must regain the ability to wield his sword and fight those disrupting the peace he so desperately craves.

    Markimdb: 6.9
    Genrethriller, drama, detective
    CountryChina
    Duration01:44

    The famous psychologist Xu Ruining has a raising career, when he met the troublesome patient Ren Xiaoyan. The meeting is not easy as feeble-looking Ren is point by point against him.




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