Sheep Without a Shepherd
Sheep Without a Shepherd

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Sheep Without a Shepherd

2019
Movie
112 min
Mandarin

Li and his wife A Yu run a small business in Thailand and enjoy a happy home life with their two daughters. When their eldest daughter is violently assaulted, blackmailed and left traumatised by another student, her parents intervene, leading to a dead body which needs to be hidden, and every trace of the boy buried to cover up the accident.

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IMDb6.5/10
Google Users87%
Director: Qian LinggeGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A devoted mother goes to extreme lengths to protect her son after he commits a crime. When the police begin to investigate, she fabricates an elaborate alibi using her family's love for movies to shield him from justice. As the investigation intensifies, the mother must outwit the determined police chief and confront her own moral boundaries.

Critical Reception

The film was a critical and commercial success, praised for its suspenseful plot, strong performances, and clever narrative twists. It resonated with audiences for its exploration of maternal love and the lengths one would go to protect their family, while also offering a critique of societal pressures and law enforcement.

What Reviewers Say

  • A gripping and suspenseful thriller with a compelling central performance.

  • Praised for its intricate plot and satisfying twists.

  • Explores complex themes of family loyalty and morality effectively.

Google audience: Audiences lauded the film for its engaging storyline, which kept them on the edge of their seats. Many viewers appreciated the strong portrayal of a mother's unwavering dedication to her son and the clever ways she manipulated the situation. The film's ability to balance thrilling suspense with emotional depth was frequently highlighted as a major strength.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Actor and Best Actress at the 33rd Golden Rooster Awards for Xiao Yang and Tan Zhuo respectively. Won Best Actress for Tan Zhuo at the 12th Asia-Pacific Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The film is a remake of the 2013 Malayalam film 'Drishyam', which also spawned successful remakes in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi.

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