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The Day the Sun Turned Cold
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The Day the Sun Turned Cold

1994-11-12 · 99 min · ★ 5.8

Mystery · Crime · Drama

Guan Jian wants to report the murder of his father who died 10 years ago. The alleged murderer whom Guan Jian accuses of the crime is his own mother.

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Directors
Yim Ho
Production companies
Pineast Production
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Released

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Siqin GaowaSiqin GaowaMother
Tou Tsung-huaTou Tsung-huaGuan Jian
Ma JingwuMa JingwuFather
Wei ZiWei ZiLover
Shu ZhongYoung Son
Li HuCaptain

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