Traces of Justice
Seen it?2026 | 140 min | Crime
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans. If you loved Changeling or Killers of the Flower Moon, start here.
- The mood
- Gritty.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 2 hr 20 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Chinese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
The film follows criminal police officer Cui Xun over half a century of investigative work. Alongside his colleagues, he solved numerous major cases while staying true to his original aspiration of 'serving the people.' This legendary detective not only witnessed the evolution of China's public security system but also stood as a living testament to the rise of New China.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
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- AudiencesNot counted
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- AwardsNot counted
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- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Chen Sicheng
- Zhang YiCui Xun
- Ma LiHuang Rende
- Chen MinghaoWang Weiguo
- Karry WangYe Zhongcheng
- Fan ChengchengQi Xiaolong
- Arthur ChenMa Chaoyang
- Li XuejianCui Xun (old)
- Gao YeJin Minyu
- Ao ZiyiNiu Meng
- Li NaiwenZhong Zhicheng (elder)