Set in 1949, this historical crime drama follows Xiao Dali, a newly appointed police station director who arrives in town during the founding of the People's Republic of China. He becomes suspicious of a local primary school teacher named Feng Jingbo. Driven by a sense of duty and military vigilance, Dali moves in next door to the teacher to keep him under close watch. This decision sparks a pursuit and a complex relationship that spans nearly forty years as Dali dedicates his life to the investigation.
The film was directed by Feng Xiaogang and is the 13th film in his chronological body of work, following his 2025 project We Girls. Based on a novel by Zhang Ce, the movie features a screenplay by Shi Jianquan and stars Lei Jiayin as Xiao Dali and Hu Ge as Feng Jingbo. The supporting cast includes Chuo Ni, Zhang Yao, Lin Xiaofan, and Yang Shuyi, with 21 credited actors in total.
Produced by Alibaba Pictures Group and China Film Group Corporation, the film had a budget of 12 million USD and earned 16 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audiences on TMDB have given it a rating of 6.9/10 based on 16 votes.
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