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Praying Mantis

Joe Hsieh

2025 • 18m

A mysterious woman prowls the city at night, drawing men into her web as she explores the dark depths of maternal instincts.

Praying Mantis

'Praying Mantis' trailer (Joe Hsieh, Taiwan)

Cast

Grace Chen Shu-Fang

Grace Chen Shu-FangHead Nurse (voice)

Vera Chen Hsueh-chen

Vera Chen Hsueh-chenMother Ali (voice)

Bamboo Chen

Bamboo ChenDrunkard Ah-Hui (voice)

Lan Yun-liMonster Child / Ah-Hui's Son (voice)

Chang Ching-chia

Chang Ching-chiaAh-Hui's Wife (voice)

Tsai Ming-shiou

Tsai Ming-shiouThe Man in the Car (voice)

Chan Chun-chieh

Chan Chun-chieh(voice)

Crew

Joe Hsieh

Joe HsiehDirector

Yonfan

YonfanExecutive Producer

Tu Duu-chih

Tu Duu-chihSupervising Sound Editor

Chan Chun-chieh

Chan Chun-chiehScreenplay

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