Script filed
The China Film Administration filing record lists Niu Lai's title, filing entity, writer and an approved-for-production result.
Sources: 中国国家电影局 — 《牛来》备案立项记录
Sun Lifang
孙丽芳
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Sun Lifang / 孙丽芳
Writer / Voice performer
Reports describe Sun Lifang as director Xin Yumeng’s mother and credit her with writing and voice work on Niu Lai during the five-year mother-and-son production. The official credits remain the final authority.
| Role | Filing and reports: writer / voice performer |
|---|---|
| Identity | Director Xin Yumeng’s mother |
| Production | Press reports: five-year mother-and-son project |
| Film | Niu Lai (2026) |
PROJECT RECORD
Documented Niu Lai project timeline
Distribution-notice details published
China News Service, citing the film distribution notice, reported an 86-minute runtime, nationwide theatrical distribution, public-screening permit No. 2024-33, and an Apr 3, 2026 notice date. A permit is not a quality endorsement.
Sources: 中新网（澎湃新闻）—《牛来》8月15日票房与发行信息
Nationwide release · Day-one gross ¥3,420
The film opened nationwide on Aug 5. Nanguo Morning Post recorded ¥3,420 and 122 viewers on day one; China News Service reported almost no pre-release promotion.