The Mole Must Die
探子必须死
Synopsis
In the late Chongzhen reign, Heyang County was flooded with corrupt officials, when the Imperial Guards suddenly descended to conduct a thorough crackdown. Spies from rival factions infiltrated the county and vied against one another, and the unspoken catchphrase among all was "All spies must die." Zhao Renbao, a minor local clerk, realizes every powerful figure intends to use him as a pawn. Determined to take control of his fate, he devises an elaborate trap within a trap of his own, outwitting corrupt nobles and officials amid the razor-thin line between life and death.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
FIRST International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Xiaoyu Chai
- Screenplay & Story
- Tang Yu, Jin Bao
- Original Title
- 探子必须死
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- iQiyi Motion Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Xiaoyu Chai
Tang Yu, Jin Bao
Department Leadership Roster
Xiaoyu Chai
Director
Tang Yu
Writer
Jin Bao
Writer
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What is The Mole Must Die about?
In the late Chongzhen reign, Heyang County was flooded with corrupt officials, when the Imperial Guards suddenly descended to conduct a thorough crackdown. Spies from rival factions infiltrated the county and vied against one another, and the unspoken catchphrase among all was "All spies must die." Zhao Renbao, a minor local clerk, realizes every powerful figure intends to use him as a pawn. Determined to take control of his fate, he devises an elaborate trap within a trap of his own, outwitting corrupt nobles and officials amid the razor-thin line between life and death.
Who directed The Mole Must Die?
The Mole Must Die was directed by Xiaoyu Chai.
Who stars in The Mole Must Die?
The principal cast of The Mole Must Die includes Ke Da, Wang Shuangbao, Ma Daming, 万千惠, Wang Lefu.
When was The Mole Must Die released and how long is it?
The Mole Must Die was released in 2026 with a total runtime of Unknown.