Plot: The story starts when a local developer is murdered, minutes after having calmed down a crowd of demonstrators who are about to lose their houses. A young police officer is put on the case, but he quickly gets entangled in a dark plot that surpasses his junior rank and abilities. Before long, his reputation is smeared, yet he isn't willing to let go of the case and vows to find out who committed the crime. The story itself isn't anything original, but it provides plenty of juicy hooks for the drama to unfold.
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May 10, 2019
The Shadow Play sees Ye Lou return to his former glory. The bold style will surely put some people off, but I'm glad he said farewell to the more classical arthouse fare he's been making for the past couple of years. A fun crime flick brought to life with strong colours, shadowy figures and pumped up camera work. This was quite a thrill.