Synopsis
In the Ming dynasty of China, Shen Lian (starring Chang Chen), a secret police of corrupt government, is trapped by the conspiracy on a mission. To prove the innocence, he seeks the truth with a girl called Bei Zhai (starring Yang Mi).
Scores
Overall Score
59.0
Popularity Percentile (Year)
35.1%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
82.4%
Review Aggregate
71.8
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 67% of 3 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize historical, macabre, romantic. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
historicalmacabreromanticpoliticalcharacter-drivensuspensefulaction-packed
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chang Chen | 2017 | $677,000 | $866,000 | (est) |
| Yang Mi | 2017 | $417,000 | $533,000 | (est) |
| Zhang Yi | 2017 | $314,000 | $401,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic scoreN/A
RT critic review count3
Rotten Tomatoes audience score76.0
RT audience rating count25
IMDb rating6.6
IMDb votes2,387
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2017 | $14,204 | $18,179 |
| International | 2017 | $39,951,888 | $51,133,853 |
| Worldwide | 2017 | $39,966,092 | $51,152,032 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2017 | $15,987,857 | $20,462,631 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2017 | $492,000 | $629,704 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2017 | $550,000 | $703,937 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2017 | $367,000 | $469,718 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2017 | $1,055,000 | $1,350,279 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2017 | $5,948,400 | $7,613,272 |
| Total Revenues | 2017 | $24,400,257 | $31,229,542 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2017 | $19,828,000 (est) | $25,377,575 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2017 | $2,466,000 (est) | $3,156,198 (est) |
| Participations | 2017 | $488,000 | $624,584 |
| Residuals ? | 2017 | $413,000 | $528,593 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2017 | $3,965,600 | $5,075,515 |
| Total Expenses | 2017 | $27,160,600 | $34,762,465 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2017 | $-2,760,343 | $-3,532,923 |
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