The Shadow Play(2019)
风中有朵雨做的云
The Shadow Play 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.
The Shadow Play (2019) is a crime, drama, mystery and thriller film directed by Lou Ye, released on April 4, 2019 with a runtime of 2h 9m. It stars Jing Boran, Ma Sichun, Song Jia and Qin Hao. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 61 ratings.
- Director:
- Lou Ye
- Writers:
- Qiu Yujie, Mei Feng, Ma Yingli
- Producers:
- Zhang Jialu, Nai An, Lou Ye
- Composer:
- Jóhann Jóhannsson
- Production:
- Dream Factory
- Status:
- Released
The Shadow Play (2019) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Shadow Play before you stream it.
The Shadow Play Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jing Boran
as Yang Jiadong
Ma Sichun
as Tang Xiaonuo
Song Jia
as Lin Hui
Qin Hao
as Jiang Zicheng
Michelle Chen
as Lian Ayun
Zhang Songwen
as Tang Yijie
Edison Chen
as Alex
Wang Weishen
as Wang
Chen Weirong
as Mr. Yang
Cherry Ngan Cheuk-Ling
as Bar Girl
Hu Ling
as Ms. Hu
Shan Baozhong
as Sun Sr
Key crew
Directed by Lou Ye, written by Qiu Yujie, Mei Feng and Ma Yingli, produced by Zhang Jialu, Nai An and Lou Ye.
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The Shadow Play Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 61 ratings.
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The Shadow Play – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Shadow Play online?
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The Shadow Play (2019) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Shadow Play?
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The main cast of The Shadow Play (2019) includes Jing Boran, Ma Sichun, Song Jia, Qin Hao and Michelle Chen. The film was directed by Lou Ye. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Shadow Play released?
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The Shadow Play was released on April 4, 2019 and runs for 2h 9m.
Is The Shadow Play worth watching?
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The Shadow Play (2019) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 61 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Shadow Play?
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Yes. The official The Shadow Play trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.