A Woman, a Gun and a Noodle Shop (2009)

In the heart of the traditional Chinese culinary world, a humble noodle shop run by the penny-pinching Wang is the stage for a tale of passion, betrayal, and deadly weapons. A flamboyant Persian arms dealer brings the allure of western firearms to Wang's wife, sparking her fascination with the lethal simplicity of a brass, triple-muzzle top-break revolver. Her newfound obsession with this deadly marvel is not easily concealed. The unmistakable sound of gunfire soon attracts the curious eyes and ears of the local constabulary, setting in motion a chain of events that will test the bonds of loyalty and deceit. As Wang grapples with the revelation of his wife's illicit affair with Li, the noodle shop's timid apprentice, tensions rise like a boiling pot, threatening to spill over and scorch all involved. The lure of Wang's overflowing strongbox adds fuel to this simmering broth of treachery and desire. As the body count begins to escalate, it's a desperate scramble for survival, with every man for himself in a deadly race to secure Wang's riches. A tale of intrigue, A Woman, A Gun and a Noodle Shop captures the essence of human greed and the devastating power of temptation.

A Woman, a Gun and a Noodle Shop is a comedy movie featuring Ye Cheng and directed by Zhang Yimou.

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