Under the Light

Under the Light

2023 · 128 min · ZH · 5.8 (44 votes)
Dir. Zhang Yimou · Starring Lei Jiayin, Yu Hewei, Zhang Guoli, Zhou Dongyu, Sun Yizhou, Li Naiwen · Music Cho Young-wuk
DramaActionCrime

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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This is a taut, propulsive crime drama that immerses you in a high-stakes game of wits. It feels gritty and morally complex, building suspense as a strategic investigation unfolds against a backdrop of power and corruption.

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