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| ‘Burning Glacier’: Dilraba in Talks to Lead ALS-Themed Movie from Bona Film Group, Filming Late July 2025 (Weibo) |
Chinese superstar Dilraba Dilmurat might be about to shake things up again, folks — word on the street is she’s in talks to lead Burning Glacier (Unconfirmed English title), a new drama from Polybona Films (Bona Film Group). If all goes smoothly, the cameras should start rolling around late July 2025.
The project is reportedly tackling the theme of ALS (also called motor neurone disease), so it’s definitely a meaty, emotionally charged role.
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Filing and Public Record Enquiry Results
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Film Category: Feature Film
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Filing & Project Number: Ying Ju Bei Zi [2025] No. 324
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Title: Burning Glacier
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Filing Entity: Shanghai Bona Cultural Media Co., Ltd.
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Screenwriter: Quji Xiaojiang
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Filing Result: Approved for production
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Filing Location: Shanghai
Synopsis:
Lin Ruolan has just reached the peak of her career, only to be diagnosed with ALS. She tries to hide her illness to maintain her status but fails, leading to the collapse of her career. She attempts various ways to recover from the crisis, yet faces repeated setbacks due to her condition and public opinion. Ultimately, Lin Ruolan starts from the smallest things, igniting hope for countless patients, and her life burns into a fierce light amidst the icy grip of her disease.
If Dilireba signs on, it’ll mark another step away from the typical romance fare and prove she’s keen to flex her acting chops with something raw and challenging.
Burning Glacier will be helmed by Quji Xiaojiang, who’s known for blockbusters like The Chinese Captain, Hidden Blade, and The Battle at Lake Changjin. Let’s be honest, the bloke’s no stranger to epic-scale drama, so hopes are high this one will pack a proper punch.
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While the studio has yet to formally announce its cast, strong rumours suggest Dilraba Dilmurat is in advanced discussions to take on the leading role of Lin Ruolan, a successful woman who suddenly faces the devastating diagnosis of ALS (motor neurone disease).
According to the official synopsis filed with regulators, Lin Ruolan reaches the pinnacle of her career but is struck by the cruel onset of ALS.
Attempting to hide her illness in order to cling to her professional status, she ultimately fails and sees her career crumble around her.
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Despite trying every possible means to regain control, her illness and public scrutiny repeatedly knock her down. Yet from those ruins, Lin Ruolan starts to rebuild by focusing on small acts, inspiring hope for other patients, and becoming a blazing light within the frozen world of her disease.
The film’s powerful storyline promises to deliver a deeply human, emotionally resonant drama, quite a departure from Dilraba’s usual romance-heavy roles if she signs on.
Given Quji Xiaojiang’s proven ability to handle large-scale, emotionally charged stories, industry insiders are already predicting Burning Glacier could become one of the year’s standout films.
Further casting announcements and production details are expected to be revealed in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for more updates on this poignant and inspiring new project.