Deception of the Novelist
作家的謊言：筆忠誘罪
Synopsis
A famous novelist receives a large inheritance after his father’s passing. He rents out one of his inherited properties to a Japanese/Chinese woman named Elaine and they embark on an affair, causing rifts in his marriage with Jeanna Ho. One night, Elaine is suddenly found dead in the balcony of the house. When police start their investigation, they realize that there are a lot of suspicious factors to the case leading them to suspect that this is not their normal kidnapping or revenge against an unfaithful husband case.
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Justin Cheung Kin-Sing
Jay Tsui
Jeana Ho Pui-Yu
Kiki Tong
Linah Matsuoka
Elaine Chan
Benny Chan Ho-Man
Superintendent So
Danny Chan
Jason
C Kwan
Chu Hung
Billy Luk Wing-Kuen
Sam Wong
Gregory Wong Chung-Yiu
Jim
Hugo Ng Doi-Yung
Dr. Miu Jee Kan
Raymond Chiu
Inspector Lee
Kelly Chen Jia-li
Detective Haan
Terry Zou Wen-Zheng
Detective Dak
Kwok Wing Tak
Warehouse watchman
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Sun
- Screenplay & Story
- Toni Shum Sek-Yin, Stephen Shiu Jr.
- Original Title
- 作家的謊言：筆忠誘罪
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- China 3D Digital Entertainment, Dreams Salon Entertainment Culture
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Sun
Toni Shum Sek-Yin, Stephen Shiu Jr.
Kubbie Tsoi
Stephen Shiu Jr., Christopher Sun, Justin Cheung Kin-Sing, Ricky Fan Chun-Fung
Department Leadership Roster
MJ Chan
Stunt Coordinator
Pinky Fung Pik-Ying
Costume Design
Stephen Shiu Jr.
Producer
Toni Shum Sek-Yin
Writer
Christopher Sun
Director
Stephen Shiu Jr.
Writer
Kubbie Tsoi
Director of Photography
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What is Deception of the Novelist about?
A famous novelist receives a large inheritance after his father’s passing. He rents out one of his inherited properties to a Japanese/Chinese woman named Elaine and they embark on an affair, causing rifts in his marriage with Jeanna Ho. One night, Elaine is suddenly found dead in the balcony of the house. When police start their investigation, they realize that there are a lot of suspicious factors to the case leading them to suspect that this is not their normal kidnapping or revenge against an unfaithful husband case.
Who directed Deception of the Novelist?
Deception of the Novelist was directed by Christopher Sun.
Who stars in Deception of the Novelist?
The principal cast of Deception of the Novelist includes Justin Cheung Kin-Sing, Jeana Ho Pui-Yu, Linah Matsuoka, Benny Chan Ho-Man, Danny Chan.
When was Deception of the Novelist released and how long is it?
Deception of the Novelist was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.