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When Night Falls
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When Night Falls

2012-04-28 · 70 min · ★ 5.7

Horror

The mother of a murderer awaits and prepares to meet her son. The true story of a man who killed six Shanghai policemen after suffering police beatings as a punishment for riding an unlicensed bicycle. This film was produced as a part of the Jeonju Digital Project.

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Directors
Ying Liang
Production companies
90 Minutes Film Studio
Countries
China
Status
Released

Top Cast

Nai AnNai AnWang Jingmei
Kate WenWang's sister
Sun MingBrother-in-law
Feng YuLawyer

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