
North American Premiere
Showings
Festival tickets go on sale March 18, with visionaries and members receiving early access for ticket purchase.
April 19, 2026
12:01 am – 11:59 pm
About This Film
Festival Year: 2026
Run Time: 13 Minutes
Film Type: Short
Animated: No
Genre: Drama
Countr(ies): China, Hong Kong, France
Language: Mandarin
English Subtitles: Yes
Captions: Closed
Release Year: 2025
Film Overview
Original Title: Zhen De Bu Tang
English Title: Boiling Point
Lao Dong, a regular at the bar, gets into a heated argument with two livestreamers. To prove his toughness, he’s forced to drink 120-degree boiling water in front of a crowd. As the temperature rises, so does the number of onlookers, both in the bar and online. Just as Lao Dong can’t take it anymore, a sudden explosion erupts. He becomes the only survivor of the blast, and unexpectedly, the “Hot Water Master” — a citywide sensation, capturing the public’s fascination and sparking a media frenzy.
Cast & Crew
Directed By

Ying Ze
Produced By
Vincent Wang
Zhu Qingxi, Chen Ai
Screenwriting
Chen Ai, YingZe
Cinematographers
Mei Shuxuan
Editors
Chen Bowen, Wu Chuanxin
Principal Cast
Paul Carr