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Johnny Keep Walking! (2023): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Johnny Keep Walking! is a 2023 comedy drama directed by Dong Runnian, starring Dong Chengpeng as Hu Jianlin, White-K and Damu. It runs 1 hour 57 minutes and earned $159.8 million worldwide.

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Johnny Keep Walking! (2023) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 57m (117 min)
Director
Dong Runnian
Genres
Comedy , Drama
Original language
Chinese
After the credits
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The story

What Is Johnny Keep Walking! About?

The premise of Johnny Keep Walking! without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

After a workplace layoff, fitter Hu Jianlin is unexpectedly transferred to the company headquarters. His humorous nature and lack of familiarity with the formal environment create challenges. Simultaneously, human resources manager Ma Jie finds himself in a precarious situation, desperately trying to conceal the error that led to Hu's transfer. He must navigate the complexities of the company to protect his position and prevent the situation from escalating.

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Cast & crew

Johnny Keep Walking! Cast & Characters

Dong Chengpeng leads the cast as Hu Jianlin, with White-K as Ma Jie and Damu as Thomas. Directed by Dong Runnian; 15 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Dong Runnian

One more film directed by Dong Runnian: Gone with the Light.

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Plot

Johnny Keep Walking! Plot Summary

What happens in Johnny Keep Walking! from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Hu Jianlin, played by Dong Chengpeng, is a dedicated and honest fitter with many years of experience working at Zhonghe Standard Component Factory. Known for his hardworking nature, Hu Jianlin finds joy in participating in the company’s talent shows, showcasing his talents beyond just manufacturing. One day, unexpectedly, he receives a transfer order that moves him to the Zhonghe Group’s head office. Believing this transfer to be a recognition of his loyalty and consistent performance—having been named an exemplary worker year after year—he accepts the new position without suspicion.

Full summary

The whole story of Johnny Keep Walking!, scene by scene

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Box office

Johnny Keep Walking! Box Office

Johnny Keep Walking! grossed $159.8 million worldwide.

2023 box office

Worldwide gross

$159.8M

International
$159.8M
Videos

Johnny Keep Walking! Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Johnny Keep Walking!.

JOHNNY KEEP WALKING! 《年会不能停!》Trailer US(CN/EN SUB)
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Johnny Keep Walking!?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What occupation does Hu Jianlin have before his transfer?

Details

Johnny Keep Walking! Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “年會不能停” and “年會不能停!”.

Also known as
  • 年會不能停
  • 年會不能停!
  • 연회불능정

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FAQ

Johnny Keep Walking! FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Johnny Keep Walking!, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Johnny Keep Walking!?

Johnny Keep Walking! runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).

When was Johnny Keep Walking! released?

Johnny Keep Walking! was released on December 14, 2023.

Who directed Johnny Keep Walking!?

Johnny Keep Walking! was directed by Dong Runnian.

More films by Dong Runnian

Who is in the cast of Johnny Keep Walking!?

Johnny Keep Walking! stars Dong Chengpeng as Hu Jianlin, White-K as Ma Jie and Damu as Thomas, among 15 credited actors.

How much did Johnny Keep Walking! make at the box office?

Johnny Keep Walking! grossed $159.8 million worldwide.

Does Johnny Keep Walking! have a post-credit scene?

No. Johnny Keep Walking! has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Johnny Keep Walking! in?

The original language of Johnny Keep Walking! is Chinese.

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