Hovering Blade
彷徨之刃
Synopsis
Following the brutal rape and murder of his teenage daughter, a single father seeks revenge against the responsible youths. His pursuit for justice becomes a deadly cat-and-mouse game with both the perpetrators and the police.
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HOVERING BLADE (Official Trailer) - In Cinemas 17 May 2024Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-05-14
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Beijing Premiere
Festival / Special Debut
June 7, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$12.4M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chen Zhuo
- Screenplay & Story
- Carol Li, Chen Zhuo, Yang Weiwei, Keigo Higashino, Xiangyun Xu
- Original Score
- Liu Ye
- Original Title
- 彷徨之刃
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Worldwide Gross
- $12.4M
- Production Studios
- iQIYI Pictures （重复 同 iQiyi Motion Pictures）
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chen Zhuo
Carol Li, Chen Zhuo, Yang Weiwei, Keigo Higashino, Xiangyun Xu
Liu Ye
Yu Jing-pin
Chan Chi-Wai, Liu Heng
Huang Chih-ming
Department Leadership Roster
Chen Zhuo
Director
Carol Li
Writer
Yu Jing-pin
Director of Photography
Chen Zhuo
Writer
Yang Weiwei
Writer
Chan Chi-Wai
Editor
Liu Heng
Editor
Xiangyun Xu
Writer
Liu Ye
Original Music Composer
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Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hovering Blade
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What is Hovering Blade about?
Following the brutal rape and murder of his teenage daughter, a single father seeks revenge against the responsible youths. His pursuit for justice becomes a deadly cat-and-mouse game with both the perpetrators and the police.
Who directed Hovering Blade?
Hovering Blade was directed by Chen Zhuo.
Who stars in Hovering Blade?
The principal cast of Hovering Blade includes Wang Qianyuan, Wang Jingchun, Qi Xi, Zhang Youhao, Wang Tianchen.
When was Hovering Blade released and how long is it?
Hovering Blade was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
How much did Hovering Blade make at the box office?
Hovering Blade grossed $12.4M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Hovering Blade?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hovering Blade was composed by Liu Ye.
Is Hovering Blade based on a book or true story?
Hovering Blade is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Keigo Higashino".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hovering Blade?
Hovering Blade holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).