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Traces of Justice
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Traces of Justice

2026-10-01 · 140 min · ★ 7.3

Crime

The film follows criminal police officer Cui Xun over half a century of investigative work. Alongside his colleagues, he solved numerous major cases while staying true to his original aspiration of 'serving the people.' This legendary detective not only witnessed the evolution of China's public security system but also stood as a living testament to the rise of New China.

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Production details

Directors
Chen Sicheng
Production companies
New Classics Media, As One Production
Countries
China
Status
Released

Top Cast

Zhang YiZhang YiCui Xun
Ma LiMa LiHuang Rende
Chen MinghaoChen MinghaoWang Weiguo
Karry WangKarry WangYe Zhongcheng
Fan ChengchengFan ChengchengQi Xiaolong
Arthur ChenArthur ChenMa Chaoyang
Li XuejianLi XuejianCui Xun (old)
Gao YeGao YeJin Minyu
Ao ZiyiAo ZiyiNiu Meng
Li NaiwenLi NaiwenZhong Zhicheng (elder)
Jerry LeeJerry LeeJi Jun
Sun NingSun NingCao Qing
Leon LiLeon LiZou Gangli
Wang JinsongWang JinsongXu Minghai
Xing JiadongXing JiadongMaster Xu
Yuwen QiushiYuwen QiushiZhou Jincheng
Li YixiangLi YixiangGao Mingyong
Ding HaifengDing HaifengZhao Haichuan
Wu GangWu GangLuo Guodong
Chen ChuangChen ChuangTang Yunke

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