Ash
追·踪
Synopsis
A decade ago, a medical student and a steelworker become pen-friends when they chance upon the same copy of Leo Tolstoy's "Resurrection". Off the page, passion and hatred mingle and two murders are committed, and the two friends part ways. A young police officer starts to investigate, but in vain. A decade later, the young graduate student has become a renowned doctor, and has married his sweetheart. The steelworker returns to the city, bringing with him his handicapped girlfriend. Meanwhile, the police officer can't shake off the unsolved mystery of the murder cases. The last ten years have brought with them great change, each of the characters falling deeper into webs of vice and desire. They must choose the path to salvation, or the road to hell.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Busan International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Li Xiaofeng
- Screenplay & Story
- Mu Wang
- Original Title
- 追·踪
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Li Xiaofeng
Mu Wang, Li Xiaofeng
Yanhong Sheng, Ma Yuanyuan
Department Leadership Roster
Yanhong Sheng
Producer
Mu Wang
Screenplay
Li Xiaofeng
Writer
Li Xiaofeng
Director
Ma Yuanyuan
Producer
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What is Ash about?
A decade ago, a medical student and a steelworker become pen-friends when they chance upon the same copy of Leo Tolstoy's "Resurrection". Off the page, passion and hatred mingle and two murders are committed, and the two friends part ways. A young police officer starts to investigate, but in vain. A decade later, the young graduate student has become a renowned doctor, and has married his sweetheart. The steelworker returns to the city, bringing with him his handicapped girlfriend. Meanwhile, the police officer can't shake off the unsolved mystery of the murder cases. The last ten years have brought with them great change, each of the characters falling deeper into webs of vice and desire. They must choose the path to salvation, or the road to hell.
Who directed Ash?
Ash was directed by Li Xiaofeng.
Who stars in Ash?
The principal cast of Ash includes Luo Jin, Nie Yuan, Jiang Peiyao, Jiaqi Li, Huang Jue.
When was Ash released and how long is it?
Ash was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.