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Shadow

PG-1320181h 56mZhang Yimou
IMDb 7.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 94% · Metacritic 81

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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.

ActionWar
CommanderKingDoppelgängerShadowWuxiaSombraYing

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What is Shadow (2018) 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 2018. It is rated PG-13.

Is Shadow worth watching?

Shadow holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 94. Fans of Action, War are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Shadow?

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