Movie

The Shadow Play

★ 6.8(58)20192h 9m

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Good to know

Director: Lou Ye
Release date: 2019-04-04
Runtime: 2h 9m
Language: Mandarin
Status: Released
Country: China
Studio: Dream Factory

The Shadow Play — trailer

About The Shadow Play

The Shadow Play is a 2019 movie in the Crime, Drama and Mystery genres, directed by Lou Ye, starring Jing Boran, Ma Sichun and Song Jia. It has a runtime of 2 hours 9 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 58 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Shadow Play in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Tang Yijie, the Construction Committee Director, falls off from rooftop and dies in a demolition riot. Yang Jiadong, a young police officer starts his investigation and finds that Tang's death is tied up with another case several years ago. Soon he is framed and suspended from duty, but he never gives up.

Cast

Jing Boran

Yang Jiadong

Ma Sichun

Tang Xiaonuo

Song Jia

Lin Hui

Qin Hao

Jiang Zicheng

Michelle Chen Yan-Hsi

Lian Ayun

Zhang Songwen

Tang Yijie

Edison Chen

Alex

Wang Weishen

Wang

Chen Weirong

Mr. Yang

Cherry Ngan Cheuk-Ling

Bar Girl

Hu Ling

Ms. Hu

Shan Baozhong

Sun Sr

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Shadow Play in Canada?+

The Shadow Play is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Shadow Play on Netflix?+

The Shadow Play is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Shadow Play?+

The Shadow Play has a runtime of 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).

Who stars in The Shadow Play?+

The Shadow Play stars Jing Boran, Ma Sichun, Song Jia, Qin Hao and Michelle Chen Yan-Hsi.

When did The Shadow Play come out?+

The Shadow Play is a 2019 movie directed by Lou Ye.

What genre is The Shadow Play?+

The Shadow Play is Crime, Drama, Mystery and Thriller film.

Who directed The Shadow Play?+

The Shadow Play was directed by Lou Ye.