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Under the Light

2023 · 128 min

A tense, twisty crime drama that feels like a chess match, with flashes of brutal violence and a cold, powerful atmosphere.

Directed by
Zhang Yimou
Genres
Drama, Action, Crime
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.
How it feels
Measured and needs your attention.
About
Corruption, power, crime, justice
Content
Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
Note
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Directed by
Zhang Yimou
Genres
Drama, Action, Crime
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How it feels

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Full breakdown
Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    Places
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore mild
    • Language mild
    • Violence strong
    • Sex mild
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action5
    Horror3
    Humour2
    Realism7
    Romance1
    Tension7
    Darkness7
    Complexity7
    Emotional weight6

    Cast

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    Details

    Genres
    drama, action, crime
    Directed by
    Zhang Yimou
    Written by
    Chen Yu
    Starring
    Lei Jiayin, Yu Hewei, Zhang Guoli, Zhou Dongyu, Sun Yizhou, Li Naiwen, Xu Yajun, Tian Yu
    Music
    Cho Young-wuk
    Cinematography
    Luo Pan, Zhao Xiaoding
    Runtime
    128 min
    Country
    China
    Languages
    Mandarin

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