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Counterattack

2021 · 88 min

A tense, twisty action thriller that keeps you guessing as a framed man fights to clear his name.

Directed by
Vincent Zhao Wenzhuo
Genres
Action, Mystery, Thriller
Starring
Vincent Zhao Wenzhuo, Jiang Yiyi, Lu Peng
Overview
Security expert Lu Zi Ming is hired to work at an oil and gas plant project bidding event. He is framed by several of the parties involved. In order to prove his innocence he must now devise the ultimate counter-attack.

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In the UKNo streaming, rental or purchase options known.
Directed by
Vincent Zhao Wenzhuo
Genres
Action, Mystery, Thriller
Starring
Vincent Zhao Wenzhuo, Jiang Yiyi, Lu Peng
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Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 1 of 3
  • cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • betrayal
  • justice
  • conspiracy
  • survival
  • loyalty
Places
  • workplace
  • big city
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • twist ending
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex none
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action8
Horror2
Humour2
Realism6
Romance1
Tension7
Darkness6
Complexity5
Emotional weight5

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Details

Genres
action, mystery, thriller
Directed by
Vincent Zhao Wenzhuo
Written by
Yufei Zhen
Starring
Vincent Zhao Wenzhuo, Jiang Yiyi, Lu Peng, Song Xi, Diego Dati, Myra Mala, Pari, Mi Ra
Cinematography
Zhenwang Sun
Runtime
88 min
Country
China
Languages
Mandarin, English

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