(China Plus) A popular young actor has been made-up as a motorist for a movie promotion.
Huang Zitao was dressed up in his new film Edge of Innocence, in which he plays 19-year old motorist Kang Qiao.
The actor said Kang Qiao is very fond of riding motorbikes. However, at a promotional event for the movie recently held in Beijing, Huang disclosed he's never ridden a motorbike in real life.
The film is based on the novel "Summer, The Portrait of a 19 Year Old" by Japanese mystery writer Shimada Soji.
It follows the story of a young man who is hospitalized after his leg is injured in an accident. During his stay, he witnesses a mysterious girl Xia Yingying committing a crime across the street. Drawn to the girl, he tries to get to know her better and they end up sharing a beautiful summer together.
The film is scheduled for release on May 27.
Source: China Plus by Xu Fei