Under the Light

Police officers Su Jianming and Li Huilin investigate a criminal case involving a powerful business interest and the wealthiest man in Jinjiang City, Li Zhitian. Despite warnings from his father, a deputy mayor, Su Jianming attends a dinner hosted by Li Zhitian, where he witnesses a violent incident. As the investigation progresses, old secrets resurface and various hidden factions engage in a complex strategic struggle, turning the search for the truth into a calculated game of chess.

Directed by Zhang Yimou, this action crime drama is the 23rd of 25 films he has directed, following Full River Red and preceding Article 20. The film features a cast including Lei Jiayin, Yu Hewei, Zhang Guoli, Zhou Dongyu, Sun Yizhou, and Li Naiwen, with a screenplay written by Chen Yu. Produced by Beijing Enlight Pictures, the movie earned 63 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception is mixed, with a rating of 5.9/10 on IMDb based on 973 votes and a 5.8/10 on TMDB from 42 votes.