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Release Year2012
Runtime1h 48m
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
GenresMystery, Drama
Votes29
DirectorGuan Hu
WritersGuan Hu
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.2 out of 10
Cast8 credited
Also Known AsDesign of Death
About Design of Death
The violent death of an unpopular village resident is initially blamed on an infectious disease, but an investigation shows that everybody in the village had a reason to murder him.
Directed by Guan Hu, Design of Death leans on a strong ensemble — Huang Bo, Simon Yam, Alec Su You-peng — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about mystery titles of 2012.
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