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Praying Mantis

Praying Mantis

Praying Mantis

螳螂 (original title)

202518 minMandarin

Directed by

Joe Hsieh, Yonfan

Synopsis

A mysterious woman prowls the city at night, drawing men into her web as she explores the dark depths of maternal instincts.

Festivals

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Venice International Film Festival 2025

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Toronto International Film Festival 2025

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Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival 2026

Cast and Crew

Cast: Grace Chen Shu-Fang, Vera Chen Hsueh-chen, Bamboo Chen, Lan Yun-li, Chang Ching-chia, Tsai Ming-shiou, Jhih-Yuan Tseng, Carol Chang, Evolin Tseng, Jie Zhan

Writers: Joe Hsieh (Screenplay), Chan Chun-chieh (Screenplay), Jie Zhan (Screenplay)

Production Designer: Willow Wu, Joe Hsieh

Editor: Joe Hsieh

Sound Designer: Tu Duu-chih, Wu Chen-yu

Composer: Olivier Cong, Olivier Cong

Producers: Yonfan, Zion Chang

Production: Miyu Distribution, 3H Sound Studio Ltd., Sundial Production House, Far-Sun Film Co. Ltd.

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