Schemes in Antiques

The story of "Schemes in Antiques" begins with the return of a Buddha head in the Tang Dynasty. The original rejoicing of cultural relics has made Xu Yuan, Yao Buran, and Huang Yanyan forced to be involved in the disputes of the cultural relics. The life and death that was set many years ago gradually surfaced, and the Buddha's head became the most important clue in the film.

• Chinese name: 古董局中局
• English name: SCHEMES IN ANTIQUES
• Genre: Suspense, Adventure
• Based on “Antique Bureau Central Bureau” by Ma Boyong
• Written by Zhu Xuan, Huang Hai, Guo Zijian, Fan Wenwen
• Directed by Guo Zijian
• Starring:
- Lei Jiayin as Xu Yuan
- Li Xian as Yao Buran
- Xin Zhilei as Huang Yanyan
- Qin Yan as Lao Zhaofeng
- Wang Qingxiang as Huang Kewu

Production
• Production time: 21 September – December 30, 2019
• Production location: Beijing, Tianjin
• Production company: Emperor Films

- At the opening ceremony, Lei Jiayin, Li Xian and Xin Zhilei joined together for the first time, and Ge You appeared in surprise. Lei Jiayin once again acted as the lead actor in Ma Boyong's novel Xu Yuan, Li Xian played as Yao Buran, otherwise "Cold beauty" Huang Yanyan was played by Xin Zhilei. Ge You played the key figure in the film, his appearance has become an important clue to unravel the puzzle. Wang Qingxiang, Yongmei, Ji Huanbo and other powerful actors will also participate.
- Director Guo Zijian said frankly: "How to use the camera to tell a good story and build a Jianbao river and lake hidden in the city is important". Every antique is accompanied by the hearts of history, geography, art and even the current situation. "Schemes in Antiques" begins with the return of a Buddha head in the Tang Dynasty. From the identification and collection of antiques, the film shows the foundation of traditional culture.
- The producer director of the film, Han Sanping, said: "What surprised me the most in this script is the cultural thickness it embodies."
- In the view of producer, Yang Shoucheng, "Schemes in Antiques" is not just an adventure story around antiques. It is a profound reflection on seeing history through stories and seeing national spirit through cultural relics.

Release: Currently, the release date of the film has not been announced.