Su Jianming, the son of Deputy Mayor Zheng Gang of Jinjiang City, defies his father's counsel and attends a cunning dinner invitation from the wealthiest man in Jinjiang City, Li Zhitian (played by Yu Hewei). To his astonishment, he becomes an unwilling witness to a shocking incident where someone is coerced into thrusting their hand into a simmering hotpot. As past mysteries resurface, hidden factions from various quarters plot and scheme, employing intricate strategies, scrutiny, and suspicion. Amidst the web of conflicting desires, the pressing question remains: who will ultimately unveil the final mask?
| Directing | Zhang Yimou | Director |
| Camera | Luo Pan | Director of Photography |
| Sound | Cho Young-wuk | Original Music Composer |
| Writing | Chen Yu | Writer |
| Sound | Liu Wanxin | Foley Recordist |
| Camera | Zhao Xiaoding | Director of Photography |
| Production | Xiaobei Cao | Producer |
| Production | Li Xiaoping | Executive Producer |
| Production | Pang Liwei | Producer |