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The world of the pros who end extramarital affairs

August 26, 2025

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The Straits Times

Hong Kong-based filmmaker Elizabeth Lo's quest to document modern relationships in China led her to a little-known practice to tackle infidelity, discovering that people catching their spouses cheating can hire a professional to end the affair.

The world of the pros who end extramarital affairs

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Her 2024 documentary Mistress Dispeller gives a close-up glimpse into what is a relatively new industry in China.

Shot over four months, the film follows the real-life case of Mr and Mrs Li. The badminton-loving parents of one are considered a model couple by many in their neighbourhood. Lately, however, Mr Li has been getting close to a young woman from a nearby town, Fei Fei.

Anguished, Mrs Li reaches out to Teacher Wang, an experienced mistress dispeller.

The film opened exclusively at Singapore indie cinema The Projector in February, but was only recently released in Britain in August and is slated for an October release in the US.

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