Li YangCast
Yixiang Li Baoqiang Wang Shuangbao Wang Jing Ai Zhenjiang Bao Sun Wei
Credits
Written by: Yang Li
Plot
Two conmen in a northern coal mine find new naive recruits, kill them and fake accidents to get compensation, until one of them is a young boy who reminds them of their humanity.
Sinekatalog’s take
A chilling, realistic drama of greed and exploitation.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.5 / 10 (3,137 votes)
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