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A Chinese woman hires someone to secretly end her husband's extramarital relationship in an attempt to save her marriage.
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This Chinese documentary about a professional 'mistress dispeller' divides audiences with its intimate portrayal of marriage manipulation, stunning cinematography, and ethically complex subject matter. While some praise its visual beauty and compassionate treatment of all parties involved, others question its authenticity and find the cultural divide too difficult to bridge.
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88
Oct 22, 2025

Mistress Dispeller” isn’t really about Wang, or her methods...It’s about the mysteries of the human heart. Its exploration of these subtle depths is sensitive, as are its conclusions.

Metacritic review by Katie Rife
Katie Rife
RogerEbert.com
88
Oct 20, 2025

The film is sensitively attuned to how people’s feelings are shaped by cultural norms.

Metacritic review by Ross McIndoe
Ross McIndoe
Slant Magazine