Being Towards Death

Zhang Xiaobing is a man struggling with poverty, debt, and grief who has attempted to take his own life. He finds himself in a medical ward for the critically ill, where he works as a caregiver to pay off his creditors. Surrounded by patients facing terminal illnesses, he experiences a supportive environment that encourages him to rediscover his own will to live.

This Chinese comedy-drama was directed by Chen Sicheng, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Liu Shou and Tan Liying. In his career as a director, this project follows Detective Chinatown, Detective Chinatown 2, Detective Chinatown 3, Decoded, and Detective Chinatown 1900. It precedes his 2026 film Traces of Justice. The movie stars Jiang Long as the protagonist, appearing alongside Qi Xi, Yang Chaoyue, Wang Zichuan, Zhang Chi, and Cao Bingkun, with a total credited cast of 34 people.

Released on April 25, 2026, the film has a runtime of 120 minutes. It was produced by As One Production, Shanghai Maoyan Film, and Kunshan Zhouzhuang Shuangqiao Film Production Co. Based on early viewer feedback, the film has a rating of 5.8/10 on TMDB from 5 votes.