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A Shot Through the Wall

  • 2020
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
378
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Tzi Ma, Clifton Davis, Dan Lauria, Kenny Leu, and Ciara Renée in A Shot Through the Wall (2020)
A Chinese-American police officer's life unravels after he accidentally shoots an innocent Black man. Facing trial, he wades through his guilt as he navigates the complicated worlds of media, justice, racial politics and his own morality.
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A Chinese-American police officer's life unravels after he accidentally shoots an innocent Black man. Facing trial, he wades through his guilt as he navigates the complicated worlds of media... Read allA Chinese-American police officer's life unravels after he accidentally shoots an innocent Black man. Facing trial, he wades through his guilt as he navigates the complicated worlds of media, justice, racial politics and his own morality.A Chinese-American police officer's life unravels after he accidentally shoots an innocent Black man. Facing trial, he wades through his guilt as he navigates the complicated worlds of media, justice, racial politics and his own morality.

  • Director
    • Aimee Long
  • Writer
    • Aimee Long
  • Stars
    • Kenny Leu
    • Ciara Renée
    • Fiona Fu
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.3/10
    378
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Aimee Long
    • Writer
      • Aimee Long
    • Stars
      • Kenny Leu
      • Ciara Renée
      • Fiona Fu
    • 24User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    Kenny Leu
    Kenny Leu
    • Mike Tan
    Ciara Renée
    Ciara Renée
    • Candace Walker
    Fiona Fu
    Fiona Fu
    • May Tan
    Tzi Ma
    Tzi Ma
    • Chow Tan
    Lynn Chen
    Lynn Chen
    • Grace Tan
    Clifton Davis
    Clifton Davis
    • Deputy Chief Bill Walker
    Derek Goh
    Derek Goh
    • Ryan Doheney
    Catherine Curtin
    Catherine Curtin
    • Cynthia Kostas
    Dan Lauria
    Dan Lauria
    • Ritchie Barrett
    Damian Young
    Damian Young
    • Bob Petke
    Kelly AuCoin
    Kelly AuCoin
    • Larry Berman
    Michelle Wilson
    Michelle Wilson
    • Felicia Wiggins
    Eden Malyn
    Eden Malyn
    • Cake Shop Girl
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    John Patrick Hayden
    • News Producer
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    Justina Adorno
    • Makeup Artist
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    Stephen Badalamenti
    • Doorman
    Janie Brookshire
    Janie Brookshire
    • Holly Crane
    Bill Buell
    Bill Buell
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    • Director
      • Aimee Long
    • Writer
      • Aimee Long
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    1Top_Dawg_Critic

    Worse than amateur hour

    This was so frustratingly bad in every category. It's one of the few films out of thousands I've seen that I literally was swearing before I shut it off midway as it was unbearably painful to watch. The acting, especially Kenny Leu was laughably bad. I can't recall seeing worst acting and a character that was so unbelievable. I'm sure most of the blame falls on the lack of cast direction, but at least some of the other actors could hold their own. The you have this cliched story by writer and director Aimee Long that has been covered in every police procedural TV-show series ever created, but fit into a 45 min TV timeslot, and all done much better. Don't even get me started on how many movies like this one have already been made, and all, much better. The clearly obvious bogus high reviewers were more entertaining.
    7aishuidexiaogongzhu

    A film with a powerful message that we need to remember all the time, especially, this kind of period.

    A shot through the wall film can be said as somewhat a good film. It has a powerful message and done with good intentions. I like this because it made me realise some decision that I have made a few months ago. So, I'd say this film somehow helped me realise a lot of things.

    Racist is the worst thing in the world. There are bad people in every race. Just because you found one bad person or people in a race, not all people in that race is bad person/people. Every race got bad people. The things that one person/people done don't represent the other people's doing. So, don't put their (bad people's) blame on other people. We all need to remember that and stop being racist. This film shows this fact clearly. This is another reason why I like this film.

    Anyway, back to the film, although I said it's a good film, still, I don't get some things like why Candace angry with Michael after he gave the photo of them two to the media when she was ready to go on TV together with Michael. And some facts made me not like Candace character. But in films, there are always something we don't get, so, I think it's okay to have a thing or two.

    Hence, basically, although it's good to enjoy, but it's a little bit cold and too dramatic. As a girl who doesn't like dramas, well, I'd say it's just a fine film. It's enjoyable for first time watch only.
    1gerryfarwell-07570

    Guns are bad! Who knew?

    Sorry but this story is simply not credible. Not worth renting. At every opportunity to avoid doing something stupid most of the characters miss that opportunity!
    ritamcmillin-364-425591

    So much heart!

    I didnt expect to like this film as much as I did and was genuinely surprised at how much it WASN'T the typical tired narrative. The story telling was new and fresh and the director did such an amazing job of making you feel connected with ALL of the characters and created this polarizing situation where you cant really even take a side. Reminded me a lot of 'Crash' in that we have characters from all walks of life and I felt to connected to all of them. This film is NOT the story you think it is and it will leave you feeling surprised, happy, sad, inspired and at a loss for words.

    The cast and crew were also superb, especially for people that are not main stream and well known. There was NEVER a point where I felt the acting, cinematography, directing etc was off or not to par. Overall a great film and I'm looking forward to watching it again!
    10zfgzqkj

    One of the best films this year.

    "A Shot Through the Wall" was not an easy film to watch by any means, going through the painful agony and remorses of a man. How the relationships with your significant others can seem so fragile when you are in your darkest days...

    However, the depth and the amazing portrayal of character in addition to the screenplay was so captivating, it was clearly one of the best films I've seen this year.

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    • Release date
      • August 10, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 어 샷 쓰루 더 월
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • Kings Road Pictures
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      • 1h 30m(90 min)
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