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9. 'Johnny Keep Walking!'
A poster for "Johnny Keep Walking!" [Image courtesy of Beijing J.Q. Spring Pictures]
Office life gets hilariously skewered in "Johnny Keep Walking!." Directed by Dong Runnian and featuring stellar comedic performances by Dong Chengpeng (Da Peng), Bai Ke (White-K), Zhuang Dafei, and Ouyang Fenqiang, the film tells the story of a factory fitter mistakenly transferred to a corporate giant's headquarters during downsizing. The ensuing chaos leads to a satirical and humorous look at office life, exposing dirty secrets, unfairness, and corruption.
Tackling issues prevalent in modern workplaces, such as bullying, promotion bribery, excessive overtime, executive conflicts, and layoffs, the film resonated with China's white-collar workforce, who often grapple with similar pressures. The creators aimed to help viewers release negative emotions while offering joy and healing.
