Shadow Detective

In 1930s Shanghai, detective Guan Cen and university student Lu Yizhen, meet during an investigation into a mysterious death at a women’s dormitory. Two years later, Lu Yizhen becomes one of Shanghai’s first female police officers, working directly under Guan Cen. Together, they reopen an unresolved child kidnapping case, uncovering hidden truths and confronting the shadows of the past.

• Republican Era Noir
• Female Detective Protagonist
• Atmospheric Mystery
• Shanghai Setting
• Crime Procedural
• Historical Drama
• Psychological Thriller
• Partnership Dynamics
• Visually Rich