The Shadow Play

Year: 2018

Runtime: 129 mins

Language: Chinese

Director: Lou Ye

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Construction Committee Director Tang Yijie dies after falling from a rooftop during a demolition riot, prompting a young police officer, Yang Jiadong, to launch an investigation. His inquiry reveals a connection to a case from years prior. As Yang delves deeper, he becomes framed and suspended, but remains determined to uncover the truth and clear his name.

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