

To Kill a Songbird
2025-12-26 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 8.0
Li Fuyuan returns to her hometown years after her brother’s suspicious death, teaming up with a seemingly carefree magistrate to uncover the truth behind a long-unsolved case.
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Fang XiaodongLu Yanchong
Zhao XixiLi Fuyuan
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