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Qiao Yan and her sister are not defined by a generalized group of characteristics. They both display prominent aspects of their personalities, whether they are considered positive strengths or negative weaknesses. Even though Qiao Yan is in the glamorous entertainment industry, she is constantly weighed down by fear and pressure. Her sister, who is pregnant faces a lot of difficulties in life, but she has a strong desire to survive. They try to survive in a difficult living environment and they try to break free from the chains of fate.

Liying and Zhilei's acting are amazing. The story is a little dry, but it's okay to watch.

I was extremely impressed by Zhao Liying's acting. Her performance was raw and emotionally charged. She had great chemistry with her co-star, and her subtle body language really added depth to the character. As well as, Xin Zhilei. Their body language and movement aligned with the characters.

My tears kept filling when I saw two sisters hugging.

This film sparks deep contemplation and discussion. It engages with complex ideas and themes. The whole storyline is simple and flat, but each scene is visually stunning. I like these long takes, but each scene lacks some timely and logical connection between them.

I like this kind of art film even though it makes me depressed. But if you are looking for something entertaining, this film may not be suitable for you.

Burmese filmmaker Midi Z has released a new film titled The Unseen Sister, continuing to explore his recurring theme of the systemic abuse of women in the entertainment industry and the struggles faced by women on the fringes of society.

Based on Zhang Yueran's novel "Unseen Sister," the film narrates the tale of two sisters. One is officially named Qiao Yan, while the other adopts the same name but lives in a shadowy realm of illegality, always at risk of being uncovered. After switching identities in their youth, the sisters grow up in vastly different circumstances across two nations. The authentic Qiao Yan endures a life of poverty in Myanmar, while the impersonating Qiao Yan rises to fame as an actress in China. Ultimately, destiny reunites them.

From a technical standpoint, the film is well-crafted; however, the pacing, certain screenplay elements, and some unexpected directorial choices detract from the overall experience, leading to moments that feel nearly tedious.

Mysterious story line makes me feel excited. Plus 10 points for the scripts! Excellent!

The light and shadow suit well every scene. Plus 10 points for the director and cinematographer! Great job!

The acting skills of the 2 main leads are also excellent.

Zhao Liying is the spotlight here. Look, how she transformed amazingly. I'm very surprised of her acting skills. She's a super star now. Plus 10 points for Zhao Liying! Great job!

The ending is a surprise to me.

This is the movie for the real fans of artful movies. Highly recommend to watch this.

I'm very disappointed of the anti-fans here to downgrade this movie. I believe good prevails evil!

All the credit goes to Liying Zhao and Zhilei Xin. I like the scene where they hugged each other. For a moment I forgot that I was watching a movie, the acting was so good, especially, Liying Zhao. She was so into that character and I could feel it. When Qiao Yan(Liying Zhao) was anxious. I worried for her. And when Qiao Yan fought against unfairness and oppression. I could feel Liying Zhao's powerful presence.

It's an interesting story, for example, the sister relationship was attractive. Each scene was beautiful and impressive. When it combined together, the whole storyline was just Ok. However, I highly recommend it.

The plot is pretty bland and makes no sense. The supposed suspense? Just average at best. I was expecting a big twist at the beginning, but is this really it? Who's going to be impressed by that plot?

The soundtrack and editing are lacking and don't match the plot at all. Sometimes, a movie doesn't need music; a poor soundtrack can be worse than none at all.

At just 112 minutes, the film feels overstuffed, trying to cram in too much without much to say. Honestly, if there's not enough content, it's better to keep it shorter. One actress portraying the celebrity is really dull, her acting skills are quite poor, and she often looks like she just rolled out of bed.

The film is not visually storytelling, and there is no pleasure in the scenes while watching. It actively explores deep, complex ideas about human existence, morality, reality, and the nature of knowledge.

The relationship between the two sisters in the film is also very subtle. Since they share one legal identity, they are old enemies and relatives. Even though the elder sister protected her husband, when she saw him taking her sister's things, she told him not to touch my sister's things very firmly. People pursued the younger one to get rid of the elder sister, but the younger one never thought of killing her sister. This may be a unique characteristic of many people. Their love is not unconditional and their hatred is not absolute.

Both Yiling and Zhilei's acting was top-notch. They brought the characters to life and nailed their roles. I'm really looking forward to more movies with them in the lead.

This movie does a disservice to feminism. I went with a friend, hoping for something meaningful, especially since it was directed by a Taiwanese filmmaker and labeled as art. We tried to keep our expectations low, but the film still fell flat.

The editing and cinematography were uninspired; there was nothing innovative to analyze. It felt like a generic effort that lacked visual impact. The storyline resembled a haphazard middle school project stretched to two hours. The forced feminist theme, crafted by a male director, felt contrived and shallow. It's disappointing that such a film attempts to capitalize on a significant movement without providing any real substance.

It is not a film that only focuses on the surface of the story, but a work that hopes to take the audience deep into the characters' feelings, for example, fears, worries, and desires.

The film's presentation of Qiao Yan's situation is very psychologically thrilling.

It not only brings out the common problems faced by women like Qiao Yan, but it is also more difficult for them to be seen. And it's more difficult for them to get what they deserve and how difficult for them to protect themselves, and it's more about how difficult for them just to survive.

Liying Zhao is a good actress who demonstrates nuanced and believable portrayals. Her acting performance was fantastic.

I just watched a movie that really disappointed me. The trailer was fantastic, but the actual film was completely different. The plot was disjointed, and I struggled to connect with it. It seemed more like a collection of random scenes rather than a cohesive story. On top of that, the editing was really jarring, with abrupt cuts that made it hard to follow what was going on. The absence of background music made the awkward silences even more pronounced, resulting in a rather dull experience. The dialogue was uninspiring; the actors struggled to convey genuine emotion, and Zhao Li Ying was particularly noticeable. Her performance felt flat, devoid of any expression or body language that could have brought her character to life.

This film was a complete waste of time.

Whether it is the gorgeous special effects or the exquisite scenery, the audience feels like they are in a dreamlike world. Especially at some key scenes the tune and composition of the films left a deep impression. The scene of this films are so beautiful that they are breathtaking!

In terms of character creation, the performances of the leading actresses also added a lot of credits to the drama. I felt they care about each other. The actress, Li Ying Zhao who played Qiao Yan successfully impressed me. I was touched by her excellent acting skills.

Overall, it is a good film with its high-quality visual effects, beautiful tunes, and outstanding performances by the actresses.

The storytelling is disjointed, the transitions are meaningless. The main actress is probably an amateur, she often loses control of her eyes, her body language is very stiff and unnatural. 3* is for the actress who plays the older sister, although she looks like a country woman. But she shows a strong inner strength, her eyes are burning, her acting is natural and relaxed. Her aura overwhelms the other female lead of the film in the shared scenes between the two characters. Midi Z is really disappointing, he chose the wrong actor, and also told a meaningless, ungraceful story. Such a low quality film is in the top 15. This Film Festival is losing quality more and more, it seems they like Chinese money and will do anything to earn a few more bucks.

Zhao Liying's ability to market herself is undeniably impressive, but unfortunately, her performance in this film doesn't live up to the hype. Despite the relentless promotion through her seeding accounts, where her acting is often praised, her portrayal here falls flat. The film itself lacks depth, making her role seem even more underwhelming. Zhao's acting, which seems forced and uninspired, does not do justice to the character. The rest of the cast fares little better, with lackluster performances that fail to engage. Overall, the movie is a disappointment, earning a 0/10 for Zhao Liying performance and a 1/10 for the rest of the cast.

Honestly, this is just another disappointing movie that says it's all about women but completely misses the point. It claims to focus on women's stories, but it doesn't actually start from a real female perspective. Instead of diving into what women really think, feel, or experience, it just goes through the motions and gives us a very surface-level take on the subject. It's like they tried to check off a box for being "women-focused" without putting any real effort into making it authentic or meaningful. So frustrating! If you're going to make a movie about women, at least make sure it actually feels like it's coming from their point of view.

Zhao Liying is like a chameleon, she just relates with this character, Qiao Yan, so well. I'm in love with her acting skills. She's such a legendary actress. Every time she comes on screen, I can feel her powerful presence.

I also like Qiao Yan who is played by Liying. She won't disguise herself, as well as, her ambition as a woman. She will fight for her rights rather than suffering. Yes, Qiao Yan is not that perfect woman. She is sensitive, weak, suspicious, and cool. She is a difficult person to when she deals with outsiders. She's not perfect, but she doesn't need to be. She just needs to be herself. From what Qiao Yan does, you can feel the power that belongs to women exclusively. It is the power to defy unfairness.

The storyline is a bit flat and depressing.

I honestly don't understand what Qiao Yan is so worried about. My real concern is why I spent 2 hours and 55 yuan on this disaster. The plot is just a chaotic debate with a suspenseful hook, but it's all just an illusion. Ultimately, it revolves around the "love-struck" older sister and the helpless younger sister. The characters feel one-dimensional, and the story just drags on. The drama feels forced, making it hard to care about any of them. Zhao Liying's performance in this is pretty disappointing. It comes off as stiff and doesn't have much depth. In contrast, Xin Zhilei completely steals the show. Definitely not worth the time or money - I regret buying a ticket!

Qiao Yan finally survived her teenage years as a gangster cutting sugar cane in Myanmar, but when she became a famous and fully fledged actress, she was severely defeated by the hidden danger, and suspense, that her parents did.

Her parents were Qiao Yan's growing pains deeply implanted into her body.

Her father favored sons over daughters, so after he learned that his mother's second child was a daughter, he forced her to take an abortion injection when she was about to give birth. As a result, her mother's death was his fault, but in the end, he blamed Qiao Yan.

The whole movie was filled with willful sadness. I was down in the dumps until the final scene. I felt released when I saw Qian Yan driving a car with a smiling face.

I love both Liying and Zhilei's performances. That was such a terrific performance. I'm happy to see such a movie. I watched some interviews with Liying Zhao. She said she hoped future roles in her dramas or movies not only talk about love but also feminism. I'm looking forward to seeing her create more roles on this topic.