Summary
While a policeman is investigating the discovery of the remains of an apparent murder victim, a single mother is struggling to get her daughter into school. Presented at the Shanghai Film Festival, Within is a thriller that paints a poignant portrait of a China where social injustice determines a child’s future.
Good for
- Friends night
- Thought-provoking
- Adults
Skip it if
- You need an uplifting mood
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Only audience scores so far
Audiences 59GoodWatch 59
IMDb5.9
Running time
1 h 35 min
Shorter than most dramas, −14 min on the typical 109
typical 10995Half of all dramas run 98–125 min.
Released
2024
November 8, 2024
2 years ago
Genres
DramaCrimeThrillerLanguage
Chinese
Original language
Made in
China
Rated
No age rating yet.
What's in it
- ViolenceMild
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesMild
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesStrong
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids or family movie night.
Directing · 1
- Dalu Guo Director, Writer
Production · 1
- Tao Xinran Producer
Camera · 1
- Hsu Chih-chun Director of Photography
Editing · 1
- Kong Jinlei Editor
Sound · 1
- Dan-feng Li Sound Director
Art · 1
- Li Xinhe Art Direction
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