The Conformist
冰之下
Synopsis
Wang Hai Bo, a lineman living in a small town on the Sino-Russian border, has been immersed in the bottom of society for many years, relying on selling intelligence for a living. By chance, Wang Hai Bo got a gun, giving him the idea of robbing the casino. However, this plan fails. The policeman Kui Zi, Wang's old friend, tells him that Lao Qiao is looking for people to go to Russia to buy wood. Wang Hai Bo, afraid of being implicated in the murder case, could only escape to the Russian Far East town. Two equally troubled people entangle each other in the snow and ice during the trip.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cai Shangjun
- Screenplay & Story
- Gu Xiaobai
- Original Title
- 冰之下
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, Russian
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cai Shangjun
Gu Xiaobai
Department Leadership Roster
Cai Shangjun
Director
Gu Xiaobai
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What is The Conformist about?
Wang Hai Bo, a lineman living in a small town on the Sino-Russian border, has been immersed in the bottom of society for many years, relying on selling intelligence for a living. By chance, Wang Hai Bo got a gun, giving him the idea of robbing the casino. However, this plan fails. The policeman Kui Zi, Wang's old friend, tells him that Lao Qiao is looking for people to go to Russia to buy wood. Wang Hai Bo, afraid of being implicated in the murder case, could only escape to the Russian Far East town. Two equally troubled people entangle each other in the snow and ice during the trip.
Who directed The Conformist?
The Conformist was directed by Cai Shangjun.
Who stars in The Conformist?
The principal cast of The Conformist includes Huang Bo, Huang Lu, Liu Hua, Xiao Shenyang, Song Jia.
When was The Conformist released and how long is it?
The Conformist was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.