Deep in the Mountains

In the quiet atmosphere of early '90s China, Yao Sichen, an unassuming checkpoint officer, finds himself unwillingly embroiled in the investigation of a missing truck when he decides to waive a fine for the driver, Yang Zhaowei. The ensuing events lead him deep into the rural heartland of Maniao River Village, where he must navigate complex relationships and loyalties.As Yao delves deeper into the case, he encounters a diverse cast of characters. He forms uneasy alliances with Yang Ge, the truck driver's resilient daughter, village chief Zhang Changchun, security chief Chen Yongjin, and enigmatic Yan Xue. At the center of it all is the terrifying figure of serial killer Ge Wenyong, whose murder-for-profit crimes cast a dark shadow over the community.Throughout the film, the atmosphere shifts between the mundane and the sinister, reflecting the tension that exists within small-town life. Yao's unyielding determination to solve the case and bring justice to the victims serves as a beacon of hope amidst the darkness. As the pieces come together, Yao ultimately brings an end to Ge Wenyong's gruesome reign, proving that even in the smallest communities, justice can prevail.