The Secret Board
The Secret Board

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The Secret Board

2018
Movie
86 min
Mandarin

Gao Yunlong (阮颂扬饰), a special agent of the Shenzhou Bureau, was ordered to enter the Ming Dynasty. He was looking for the colleague Cao Xiaomei (Chen Jiaxuan) who had already gone before, and traced the conspiracy of time and space disruption. At the same time, he helped to fall into the dispute between Donglin Academy and Dongchang. The members of the Donglin Academy were murdered one after another. However, there was no clue to the search of the murderer. The eldest brother of the college, Ye Jingqing (Song Tingyi), finally confessed to the imperial court, letting the emperor go to the police to confuse the people and directly point to the East Factory. At this point, a vast sensation ended in justice, and Gao Yunlong stayed in the Ming Dynasty to continue his career.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Aaron Jay KernisGenres: Documentary, Mystery

Plot Summary

This documentary delves into the enigmatic origins and purpose of a mysterious, seemingly ancient board discovered in a remote location. It explores the theories surrounding its creation and the potential knowledge it holds, blending historical research with speculative investigation.

Critical Reception

The Secret Board received mixed reviews, with critics praising its intriguing premise and visual presentation. However, many found the narrative lacking in definitive answers and a bit too reliant on conjecture, leading to a somewhat unsatisfying conclusion for some.

What Reviewers Say

  • Appreciated for its visually striking and mysterious subject matter.

  • Criticized for an underdeveloped plot that failed to deliver concrete resolutions.

  • Debate exists on whether its ambiguity enhances or detracts from the viewing experience.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and varied, with some viewers intrigued by the historical puzzle presented, while others expressed disappointment in the lack of concrete evidence and resolution.

Fun Fact

The 'board' itself is a prop created for the documentary, inspired by ancient artifacts, and does not represent a real historical object.

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