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Chien Nam: The Shedding Cicada
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Chien Nam: The Shedding Cicada

2026-01-28 · 91 min · Not rated

Action · Crime

When investigative journalist Ngọc disappears with evidence against the Thái Minh Legend conglomerate, a fateful USB falls into the hands of her closest friend, Kim. Marked as a target by a criminal empire, Kim’s only protector is police officer Chiến Nam. What begins as a protection mission turns into a deep infiltration. As K52—Chiến Nam’s fellow officer—goes missing and Kim is kidnapped, Chiến Nam plunges into Thái Minh’s web of conspiracies. Just when justice seems within reach, the mastermind executes a “cicada shell escape” plan. The true battle has only just begun, forcing Chiến Nam to descend into the darkest depths to uncover the truth behind a perfectly staged illusion.

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Directors
Trần Thanh Đa, Trần Hoà Bình
Production companies
KUNVA
Countries
Vietnam
Status
Released

Top Cast

LongkaLongkaChien Nam
Trương Minh CườngTrương Minh CườngThái Minh
Nhi KatyNhi KatyKim
Nguyen Tran Duy NhatNguyen Tran Duy NhatSói Xám
Thuỳ ViElly
Hứa Minh ĐạtHứa Minh ĐạtNgô
Triệu AnK52
Quách Ngọc TuyênQuách Ngọc TuyênBảo
Hoàng MèoHoàng MèoTrung
Tùng YukiTùng YukiHoàng
Huỳnh PhươngHuỳnh PhươngTiết
Vinh RâuVinh RâuTiền
Kiều OanhKiều OanhSếp Kiều

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