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Sheep Without a Shepherd

Original title: Wu sha
  • 2019
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
2.1K
YOUR RATING
Joan Chen, Wenshan Xu, Xiran Zhang, Zhuo Tan, and Yang Xiao in Sheep Without a Shepherd (2019)
Desperate measures are taken by a man who tries to save his family from the dark side of the law, after they commit an unexpected crime.
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Desperate measures are taken by a man who tries to save his family from the dark side of the law, after they commit an unexpected crime.Desperate measures are taken by a man who tries to save his family from the dark side of the law, after they commit an unexpected crime.Desperate measures are taken by a man who tries to save his family from the dark side of the law, after they commit an unexpected crime.

  • Director
    • Sam Quah
  • Writers
    • Kaihua Fan
    • Jeethu Joseph
    • Sheng Lei
  • Stars
    • Yang Xiao
    • Zhuo Tan
    • Joan Chen
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    2.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Sam Quah
    • Writers
      • Kaihua Fan
      • Jeethu Joseph
      • Sheng Lei
    • Stars
      • Yang Xiao
      • Zhuo Tan
      • Joan Chen
    • 18User reviews
    • 27Critic reviews
    • 73Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 7 wins & 39 nominations total

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    Yang Xiao
    • Li Weijie
    Zhuo Tan
    Zhuo Tan
    • A Yu
    Joan Chen
    Joan Chen
    • La Wen
    Philip Keung
    Philip Keung
    • Du Peng
    Audrey Hui
    Audrey Hui
    • Ping Ping
    Tianyang Bian
    • Su Cha
    Xiran Zhang
    • An An
    Paul Chun
    Paul Chun
    • Song En
    Ming-Shuai Shih
    Ming-Shuai Shih
    • Sang Kun
    Jag Huang
    Jag Huang
    • Police station chief
    Yang Gu
    • Contractor
    Julian Chen
    Julian Chen
    • Suspect
    Wenshan Xu
    • Ping Ping (younger)
    Lin Zhang
    • Director
      • Sam Quah
    • Writers
      • Kaihua Fan
      • Jeethu Joseph
      • Sheng Lei
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    User reviews18

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    8d-88504

    well

    The movie is very tight and does not drag at all. Actors of all sizes are acting crazily all over the stage.
    7MadamWarden

    GOATED!

    A great movie. Full of twists and turns. Certainly one of the better vengeance movies.

    Not sure about the ending though. Made me drop my 8 to a 7. Unnecessary!
    5chisarimo

    It's not a "remake"

    The best part that I liked about the original film was how a moviebuff designed a PERFECT crime. So the climax of this chinese film only made me desappointed.
    6arungeorge13

    A very weak ending to an otherwise solid remake! [+56%]

    The almost-universal appeal of Drishyam's plot, adapted to suit Chinese audiences, does away with the soapy-family-drama elements of the original and gets into thriller-mode from the 15th minute. While I appreciate this aspect and the little contextual tweaks that director Sam Quah incorporates into the film, Sheep Without a Shepherd poses a same-but-different set of questions regarding the crime's cover-up. More than that, the climax here is handled in the most unconvincing way (yes, it's different from that of Drishyam!). The making style and visual aesthetics are far better here, however. The performances too, are pretty good. As such, Sheep Without a Shepherd did entertain me but that ill-conceived ending takes away an extra star.
    10xiaohei-80112

    Law only protect the power and riches?

    This movie is great, intense, touching and entertaining at the same time. Everyone give their best performance. Script is well written that I do a research it's orgin from India.Director manage so well to put many broken piece storyline into one. The little girl is so cute and funny at the same time.

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The movie is a remake of 2013 Indian Malayalam Movie "Drishyam", written and directed by Jeethu Joseph and Mohanlal in lead role.
    • Quotes

      A Yu: Some kids are kids, some kids are animals.

    • Connections
      References Montage (2013)

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 20, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • China
    • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Languages
      • Mandarin
      • Thai
    • Also known as
      • Visual
    • Filming locations
      • Thailand(location)
    • Production companies
      • China Film Group Corporation (CFGC)
      • Perfect Sky Pictures
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $191,602,146
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 52 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39:1

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