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I Know Who You Are

2026·Movie
2h 22min
68
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Strong craft.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Violence4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Nostalgic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Nostalgia9
  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Some satire and absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody6
  • Absurdist Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

History, mystery, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and storytelling

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

On 1949 October 1, the day of the founding ceremony of the People's Republic of China, Xiao Dali enters the city and is reorganized as the director of the public security police station. He finds that primary school teacher Feng Jingbo is full of doubts. With the high vigilance of a soldier and the sense of responsibility of a public security official, Dali insists on partnering with Feng and becomes his neighbor. He then spends his whole life carrying out a nearly four-decade pursuit without regrets.
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Is I Know Who You Are worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is I Know Who You Are rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is I Know Who You Are?

2 h 22 min

I Know Who You Are runs 2 h 22 min.

Is I Know Who You Are based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Was I Know Who You Are a box office hit?

Budget$12 million
Box office$16 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $12 million to make and earned $16 million worldwide, 1.4 times its budget.

What language is I Know Who You Are in?

Chinese

It was made in Chinese. Produced in China.