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The Man Behind the Courtyard House
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The Man Behind the Courtyard House

Mar 25, 2011
1h 40m
★ 5.9

Overview

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.

Genres

Crime
Thriller
Drama

Production Companies

Huayi Brothers Pictures
Dreams of Dragon Pictures

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Cast

Simon Yam

Chen Zhihui

Simon Yam

Zhang Jingchu

Hong

Zhang Jingchu

Chen Sicheng

Zhou Dong

Chen Sicheng

Huang Shengyi

Huang Shengyi

Yu Shaoqun

Yu Shaoqun

Hao Lei

Hao Lei

Wei Zi

Wei Zi

Du Ruoxi

Du Ruoxi

Shi Zhaoqi

Shi Zhaoqi