Under the Light

Under the Light

★ 5.8IMDb Score
Released:2023-09-28
Duration:128 min
Country:China
Director:Zhang Yimou
Actors:Lei Jiayin, Yu Hewei, Zhang Guoli, Zhou Dongyu, Sun Yizhou
Production:Beijing Enlight Pictures
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Overview:

Officers Su Jianming and Li Huilin investigate a crime involving wealthy businessman Li Zhitian. As clues emerge, the investigation becomes more and more like a game of chess.

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