The film "The First Incense," starring mainland Chinese actress Ma Sichun and Taiwanese actor Eddie Peng, has been embroiled in casting controversy. Director Ann Hui recently publicly admitted to casting mistakes at the Pingyao International Film Festival. She stated that lead actress Ma Sichun "did not meet the requirements of the role inside and out," and took primary responsibility for the casting error.
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The film "The First Incense," starring mainland Chinese actress Ma Sichun and Taiwanese actor Eddie Peng, has been embroiled in casting controversy. Director Ann Hui recently publicly admitted to casting mistakes at the Pingyao International Film Festival. She stated that lead actress Ma Sichun "did not meet the requirements of the role inside and out," and took primary responsibility for the casting error.