NYFF Review - 'The Inspection' Unearths Empathy in the Trenches of Bootcamp
The film exhibits a respect for the craft and an empathy for human tribulations that have historically been ignored.

Li Xiang, lost his parents who sacrificed themselves for a scientific expedition, but they were considered wrong. This caused Li Xiang to bear the burden of their bad name. In order to restore his parents' reputation, Li Xiang has a deep obsession. He experienced many difficulties in searching for the scientific research legacy "Kunlun Mirror". Unintentionally, he entered the Kunlun Mirror. Facing many challenges and trials in Kunlun, confronting many mythical creatures, Li Xiang finally experienced deep personal growth and reconciled with himself.
The film exhibits a respect for the craft and an empathy for human tribulations that have historically been ignored.
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