Chen Sicheng, one of China's highest-grossing directors, returns with the crime film Traces of Justice, starring veteran actor Zhang Yi. Set for an October 1 release, the film is positioned as a major contender in China's National Day box-office race.
Inspired by the remarkable career of Cui Daozhi, one of the Chinese Ministry of Public Security's first specially invited criminal investigation experts and a renowned trace evidence specialist, the film draws from real criminal cases. From its director and cast to its script and subject matter, the production carries clear ambitions of vying for the holiday box office crown.