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I Know Who You Are
On the day of the 1949 Founding Ceremony, Xiao Dali (Lei Jiayin), who has just entered the city to be reorganized as the head of the public security police station, discovers that Feng Jingbo (Hu Ge), an elementary school teacher, is suspected of being suspicious. With the high alertness of a soldier and the sense of responsibility of a public security warrior, he is hard-partnered with Feng Jingbo as a neighbor, exhausting his life through trials and tribulations, and carrying out a nearly four-decade tracking without complaint or regret. The movie is based on Zhang Ce's novel.
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Plot Summary
A young man with a troubled past, John, finds himself entangled in a dangerous situation when he is mistaken for someone else. He must navigate a dark underbelly of London to prove his innocence and uncover the truth before it's too late. The film explores themes of identity, deception, and the consequences of past actions.
Critical Reception
The film received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with some praising its atmosphere and suspense, while others found the plot convoluted and underdeveloped. Audiences were similarly divided, with many finding it a forgettable thriller.
What Reviewers Say
Some viewers found the film to be a stylish and tense thriller.
Others criticized the confusing plot and lack of character development.
The ending was often cited as unsatisfying or predictable.
Google audience: Audience reviews for 'I Know Who You Is' are scarce, but available comments suggest a lukewarm reception, with many viewers expressing disappointment in the film's predictable twists and overall execution.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a feature film but was later adapted into a television series.
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