Journalist-Turned-Actress Huang Yunti Makes Debut: How She Landed Lead Role Opposite Venice Film Festival Awardee

Controversial Film Adapted from Jia Pingwa’s Extreme Flower Launches with Star-Studded Team

In early April 2025, a highly controversial film began production in Taiyuan, Shanxi. Adapted from Jia Pingwa’s literary work Extreme Flower, the film recounts true stories of human trafficking in 1990s Loess Plateau, positioning itself as a critical literary drama. While details like title, director, and producer remain confidential, public information reveals an impressive crew:

Han Sanming (lead actor), Venice Golden Lion winner for Still Life and Chilean International Film Festival Best Actor;Liu Yonghong (art director & cinematographer), Berlin Silver Bear for Artistic Contribution (Blind Shaft) and Argentina International Film Festival Best Cinematographer;

Shi Xin (producer), Director of Macau Television Station;

Ye Lang (documentary director), CCTV filmmaker who won the 2012 TV Peony Award for The Storm of Restoration Society;

Chen Longping (sound engineer), Los Angeles International Film Festival awardee.

Newcomer Huang Yunti Ousts Scheduled Lead Just Before Shooting

A week prior to filming, former news correspondent Huang Yunti—replacing a newly-minted “post-90s” star—stunned the industry by securing the lead role. Her background reveals a history of global ventures with high-profile support.

Crew members praised her “exceptional stress tolerance” and “chameleon-like persona adaptability.” Despite being a rookie, her acting matched veteran standards: she endured filming injuries (including a bone-exposed ankle wound from exploding glass) without complaint, worked without an assistant, and even aided the makeup team. “Journalism trained me,” she said. “Entering society early honed my mental resilience.”

This work ethic echoed her role in Taiwanese film Betel Nut Beauty, where she co-produced and acted while assisting crew daily.

Tears Seal the Deal: Director’s Last-Minute Casting

Producer Shi Xinzhe revealed the pivotal factor: Huang’s mastery of crying scenes. “She teared up naturally in seconds and controlled the flow perfectly,” he said. Her performance and professionalism earned her a recommendation for the next project—potentially opposite a Golden Rooster Award-winning actor.

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