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The Man Behind the Courtyard House

The Man Behind the Courtyard House

2011•1h 40m•5.9/10
CrimeThrillerDrama

Ratings

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5.9/10(6)

The film tracks protagonist Chen Zhihui who succumbs to trauma and frustration when he is released after spending 20 years in prison and becomes a serial killer.

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Production

Huayi Brothers Pictures 浙江华谊兄弟影业, Dreams of Dragon Pictures

Language

ZH

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Simon Yam

Simon Yam

Chen Zhihui

Zhang Jingchu

Zhang Jingchu

Hong

Chen Sicheng

Chen Sicheng

Zhou Dong

Eva Huang Shengyi

Eva Huang Shengyi

Yu Shaoqun

Yu Shaoqun

Hao Lei

Hao Lei

Wei Zi

Wei Zi

Du Ruoxi

Du Ruoxi

Shi Zhaoqi

Shi Zhaoqi

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