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Shadow

PG-131h 56m2021Zhang Yimou
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"The Battlefield in Ink."

In a kingdom ruled by a young and unpredictable king, the military commander has a secret weapon: a shadow, a look-alike who can fool both his enemies and the King himself. Now he must use this weapon in an intricate plan that will lead his people to victory in a war that the King does not want.

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What is Shadow (2021) about?

In a kingdom ruled by a young and unpredictable king, the military commander has a secret weapon: a shadow, a look-alike who can fool both his enemies and the King himself. Now he must use this weapon in an intricate plan that will lead his people to victory in a war that the King does not want.

Who stars in Shadow?

Shadow stars Deng Chao (Commander Zi Yu / Jing Zhou), Sun Li (Madam Xiao Ai), Ryan Zheng Kai (King Pei Liang), Wang Qianyuan (Captain Tian Zhan), Wang Jingchun (Minister Lu Yan). The film was directed by Zhang Yimou.

How long is Shadow?

Shadow has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2021. It is rated PG-13.

Where can I watch Shadow?

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