A breakthrough of the director using his techniques in his first try of a thrilling film. The story reflects the 40 years of reform in China, and how the 'things' work in the last 40 years. Every actor is at his best in front of Lou Ye's camera. The most impressing line: Everything is gonna be forgotten, just like me. said Edison Chen who is unofficially banned by the authority and in the final version almost every scene with his face is cut. How realistic this film is.
Review of The Shadow Play
