The Man Behind the Courtyard House

2011 1h 43m ZH

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5.9

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★5.9TMDB · 6

CrimeDramaThriller

Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Simon Yam
Chen Zhihui
Chen Sicheng
Zhou Dong
Huang Shengyi
Chu Xiaoli
Yu Shaoqun
Zhiqiang
Zhang Jingchu
Hong the Hotel Manager
Wei Zi
Man in Black
Hao Lei
Wife of Man in Black
Shi Zhaoqi
Brother Bao

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Xing Fei
Writers: Xing Fei
Languages: Mandarin
Countries: China

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1 / 5

ERA

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Released 15 years ago.

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2 / 5

CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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3 / 5

CAST

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Simon Yam and Chen Sicheng and Huang Shengyi carry the top of the cast.

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4 / 5

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1876441 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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5 / 5

WILD

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Only 6 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Xing Fei directs. Produced in China. Dialogue in Mandarin.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 15 years ago.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Simon Yam and Chen Sicheng and Huang Shengyi carry the top of the cast.
4IMDB entry: tt1876441 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
5Only 6 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.