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Release Year2022
Runtime1h 40m
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Mystery, Thriller
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DirectorChen Wenyong
WritersSheng Lingzhi
TypeFeature Film
RatingNot rated yet
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsThe Story Of The Night Watcher
About The Story Of The Night Watcher
In the thirteenth year of the Republic of China, there was a watchman in Yancheng named Hu Fan. The watchman is a mysterious and ancient profession. In addition to the job of keeping watch at night, he is also responsible for dealing with evil spirits that appear late at night. Recently, murders and disappearances have occurred frequently in Yancheng. The police department was helpless, so it went to Hu Fan, a folk who knew magic, to help. Hu Fan and others followed the clues and found that someone was killing people and offering sacrifices in broad daylight. To achieve the purpose of extending life...
Directed by Chen Wenyong, The Story Of The Night Watcher leans on a strong ensemble — Peng Yusi, Wang Qing, Du Xudong — 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 drama titles of 2022.
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