Director: | Joe Hsieh, Yonfan |
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Production: | Far-Sun Film (Yonfan), Pleasure Garden Film (Joe Hsieh) |
Running Time: | 18’ |
Language: | Chinese |
Country: | Taipei, Hong Kong (SAR) |
Year: | 2025 |
Main Cast: | Shu-Fang Chen, Vera Chen, Bamboo Chen, Yun-Li Lan (animation) |
Screenplay: | Joe Hsieh, Jie Zhan |
Cinematographer: | Joe Hsieh |
Editor: | Joe Hsieh |
Production Designer: | Willow Wu |
Costume Designer: | Joe Hsieh, Nicole Lee |
Music: | Olivier Cong, Li Shih |
Sound: | Duu-Chih Tu, Chen-Yu Wu |
Praying Mantis

Synopsis
In a bustling street known for its nightlife, a mutant praying mantis seduces and preys on men out of desperation to save her child. A failed mission leads to revelations about her past and dark secrets as the story unfolds.
Director’s Statement
This film tells a story of selfless sacrifice and courage born of maternal love. A mother is always willing to give everything for her child, no matter how high the price.
Production/distribution
PRODUCTION 1:
Far-Sun Film Co. Ltd. – Yonfan
9/F Tin On Sing Commercial Building, 41–43 Graham Street
Central, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2546 2128 / +852 6593 3123
E-mail: farsunfilm@gmail.com
PRODUCTION 2:
Pleasure Garden Film Ltd. - Joe Hsieh
11 F., No. 2, Ln. 254, Fulin Rd., Shilin Dist.
111005 Taipei City
Tel: +886 228725217 / +886 919337159
E-mail: joehsieh1112@gmail.com
WORLD SALES:
Miyu Distribution - Luce Grosjean
31 rue du 56ème Régiment d’Artillerie
34070 Montpellier, France
Tel: +33 467561393
E-mail: luce.grosjean@miyu.fr
PRESS OFFICE:
Luce Grosjean - Miyu Distribution
31, Rue du 56ème Régiment d’Artillerie
34070 Montpellier, France
Tel: +33 467561393
E-mail: luce.grosjean@miyu.fr