Summer Detective

A quiet, slow-burning rural drama that turns a small-town accident into a stubborn, melancholy search for accountability.

Directed by

Lei Xu

Genres

Drama

Starring

Xu Chaoying, Zhang Zhanyi, Su Shuhe

Overview

Chaoying, a retired rancher, decides to renovate his house after selling off his cattle. Shuhe, a villager helping with the renovation, is found badly injured after a hit-and-run. Chaoying and his friend Shuangzi vow to bring the culprit to justice.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest, tense and bleak. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Justice, isolation, aging, friendship

Content

Mild violence, gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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