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Release Year2024
Runtime—
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
GenresMystery, Drama
Votes2
DirectorQin Pengfei, Zhang Xingyu
WritersQin Pengfei, Zhang Xingyu
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.5 out of 10
Cast8 credited
Also Known AsOnce Upon a Time in China
About Once Upon a Time in China
Sima Nan leaves behind a successful business career to pursue justice. Armed with exceptional investigative skills and a steadfast commitment to fairness, she takes on cases regardless of the victim's status, leading her team to uncover the truth and seek justice for the dead.
Directed by Qin Pengfei, Zhang Xingyu, Once Upon a Time in China leans on a strong ensemble — Hua Tong, Feng Lijun, Zhang Jiayuan — 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 2024.
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