The Missing

The Missing

Year: 2017

Runtime: 95 mins

Language: Chinese

ActionMysteryThrillerCrime

A policewoman's daughter disappears, triggering a perplexing investigation. As the primary suspect loses their memory following a car accident, police and legal professionals must collaborate to uncover the truth behind the disappearance and the events leading up to it. The case becomes a race against time to find the missing girl and determine what really happened.

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Timeline & Setting – The Missing (2017)

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Time period

2015

The events unfold in 2015 in Xuanyu, against a backdrop of organized crime and missing children. Night chases and shifting loyalties test everyone involved, as memory, motive, and truth collide.

Location

Xuanyu

Xuanyu is a fictional city in 2015 where a spate of child disappearances triggers a tense police investigation. The urban nightscape hides casinos and KTV clubs, creating a dangerous underworld. The city becomes a pressure cooker of danger, with covert operations and high-stakes confrontations driving the plot.

🌆 Xuanyu 🕵️ Crime setting 🧭 Fictional city

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 07:53

Main Characters – The Missing (2017)

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Lin (Xu Jinglei)

Lin is a police officer whose daughter is among the victims. She defies orders to recuse herself, choosing to pursue Yang in hopes of discovering her daughter's whereabouts. Her determination drives the investigation and puts her at odds with higher authorities.

🕵️ Police 👩‍👧 Mother 🧭 Determined

Yang (Mason Lee)

Yang suffers from amnesia, unable to recall his identity. He navigates danger and puzzles out his connection to the disappearances while ultimately discovering his role as an undercover agent. His memory returns gradually, revealing the higher-stakes mission he was part of.

🧠 Amnesiac 🕵️‍♂️ Undercover ⚔️ Survivor

Mr Lei (Ming Dao)

Mr Lei is a casino owner and mob boss who drives the criminals' operation. He is furious at Yang for crossing him and leads a sprawling network behind the disappearances. His empire is challenged by Lin and Yang, leading to violent confrontations.

💼 Mob Boss 🎰 Casino Owner 🗡️ Ruthless

Lu (Zhu Zhiling)

Lu is a police officer who colludes with Mr Lei for personal gain, risking his career and reputation. He orchestrates the murder of Lei with a car bomb to protect himself, and later attempts to murder Lin, only to be shot by Yang.

👮 Police Officer 🤝 Corruption 🧭 Self-preservation

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Major Themes – The Missing (2017)

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🧠 Memory Loss

Yang's amnesia drives the investigation, forcing him to reconstruct his past from fragments. Lin pursues the case while balancing her personal stake as a mother. Memory gaps create uncertainty, leading to misdirection and tension. When Yang regains his memory, his true identity reframes the mission.

🕵️ Systemic Corruption

The case exposes ties between law enforcement and crime, with Lu colluding with Mr Lei. Mr Lei's casino empire shows how organized crime penetrates institutions. Betrayal and the lure of reputation complicate the pursuit of justice. The finale reveals accountability through the unraveling of corrupt networks.

💉 Organ Trafficking

Disappearances are part of an organ harvesting ring run by Mr Lei. Lin and Yang uncover the scale and brutality of the operation. Lu murders Lei to protect his own standing, showing the perils of corruption. The ending reframes the victims' plight and the cost of illicit trade.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 07:53

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