Zhang Yi
Winner Profile
Best Actor
As Zhang Xianchen, Cliff Walkers
Jury Citation
Zhang Yi's performance in Cliff Walkers is full of tension. Through precise control of his gaze, facial micro-expressions and bearing, he gives a penetrating and truthful portrayal of an unsung hero of the covert front. His performance is truthful and moving, rich in layers and full of emotion, and with restraint it conveys the character's complex inner turmoil and shifting emotions. Winner of Best Actor.
Cliff Walkers: Synopsis
In the 1930s, four Communist agents trained in the Soviet Union form a team and return to China to carry out a secret operation code-named "Utrah". Betrayed by a traitor, they are caught in the enemy's net from the moment they parachute in. Can the comrades escape? Can the mission be completed? As the snow keeps falling, the team, standing "on the edge of the cliff", faces a severe test.