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Release Year2018
Runtime1h 32m
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
Genres—
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DirectorCheng Yuxing
WritersCheng Yuxing, Rui Zhang
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast6 credited
Also Known AsThe Thief Who Stared at the Thief
About The Thief Who Stared at the Thief
Zheng Yaokun was arrested by police for an illegal deal with the cultural relics dealer Zhu Laowu by blind means. The cultural relics accidentally fell into the hands of designer Li Jun when he fled. From then on, a crazy game in which Zheng Yaokun looked for Li Jun, Zhu Laowu looked for Zheng Yaokun, and Li Jun assisted the police in handling the mantis catching cicadas and cardinals.
Directed by Cheng Yuxing, The Thief Who Stared at the Thief leans on a strong ensemble — Sun Haiyang, Peng Bo, Gang Yi — 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 screen titles of 2018.
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