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Plot Summary:
Bizarre "husband killing" happened into the wedding day. Four people running out from wedding room and shouting "not me", and then raised a knife to commit suicide. The process of the crime was watched by the guests, but they coincidentally pointed the finger at a weak girl, pointing out that she is the culprit behind the scene. Even the young girl herself confesses to the crime, revealing that she is a "bad luck star" who can't control those close to her. The death of an innocent watcher in the woods, the brutal death of a key figure in prison, and a mysterious village littered with corpses, all seem to be inextricably linked to the tragedy of death.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 175
Genere: Action, Adventure
Country: China
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags: psychological, captivating, suspenseful, scenic, tragic
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IMDB Rating: 5.1
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IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 1000
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IMDB Rating: 4.7
IMDB Votes: 305
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IMDB Rating: 4.7
IMDB Votes: 245
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IMDB Rating: 4.3
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IMDB Votes: 478
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Plot Summary:
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IMDB Rating: 6.3
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