Two famous comedians from pre-Revolution days perform a series of sketches in a theatre for a group of Party cadres. The stage performances blend over into absurdist, self-contained fantasy episodes where the two comics allegorically parody Party propaganda and ideological orthodoxy.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Han Lan-GenLangen Han | Langen Han |
 Xiucen YinXiucen Yin | Xiucen Yin |
 Tai LuoDirector Li | Director Li |
 Fang HuaHua Fang | Hua Fang |
 Manyi SuYan Lan | Yan Lan |
 Xiping NingMother | Mother |
 Qinzhen ZhangXiao Mo | Xiao Mo |
 Bai MeiAunt | Aunt |
 Huang YanSao Er | Sao Er |
 Yumei WuShi Fu | Shi Fu |
 Yuling MaFemale reporter | Female reporter |
 Yan JieFat passenger | Fat passenger |
 Lan LanFemale classmate A | Female classmate A |
 Fengxia DuFemale classmate B | Female classmate B |
 Min LuFemale classmate C | Female classmate C |
 Ping GaoWatchmen | Watchmen |
 Jianfu HouMovie actor | Movie actor |