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Traces of Justice

2026Movie2 h 20 min

Crime
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1

A nostalgic, intriguing crime movie about crime and history.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

The film follows criminal police officer Cui Xun over half a century of investigative work. Alongside his colleagues, he solved numerous major cases while staying true to his original aspiration of 'serving the people.' This legendary detective not only witnessed the evolution of China's public security system but also stood as a living testament to the rise of New China.

Feels like

  • Historical Crime Procedural
  • Biographical Drama
  • Patriotic Narrative
  • Evolution of Policing
  • Character Study
  • Social Realism
  • Investigative Mystery
  • Nostalgic Tone
  • Ethical Duty

Cast

24 of 37

Crew

Directed by
Chen Sicheng
Written by
Chen Sicheng, Zhang Ji, Hui Zijie
Produced by
Qian Zhongyuan
Music by
Fei Peng

Everyone

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Facts

October 1, 2026 · 2 h 20 min · Violence

Released
October 1, 2026
Runtime
2 h 20 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Crime
Original language
Chinese
Made in
China
Keywords
based on true story

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Traces of Justice worth watching?"

Questions about Traces of Justice

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Traces of Justice worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.1).

Is Traces of Justice okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Traces of Justice in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.