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A or B (2018): Cast & Box Office

A or B (2018) movie poster

A or B is a 2018 drama thriller directed by Ren Peng-Yuan, starring Simon Yam as 曾广文, Zhu Zhu and Xu Zheng. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes and earned $56.2 million worldwide.

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A or B (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 50m (110 min)
Director
Ren Peng-Yuan
Genres
Drama , Thriller , Crime , Mystery
Original language
Chinese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A or B About?

The premise of A or B without spoilers.

Imprisoned in his own home, successful businessman Zhong finds his darkest secrets exposed daily by a mysterious figure. As his wife, friends, and business partners become entangled in the escalating situation, he must confront the challenges of his captivity. He seeks to escape the house, uncover the identity of his tormentor, and ultimately reclaim his life and reputation.

A or B Themes & Keywords

· 1 tag
  • trapped
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Cast & crew

A or B Cast & Characters

Simon Yam leads the cast as 曾广文, with Zhu Zhu and Xu Zheng as 钟小年. Directed by Ren Peng-Yuan; 10 actors are credited in all.

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Box office

A or B Box Office

A or B grossed $56.2 million worldwide.

2018 box office

Worldwide gross

$56.2M

International
$56.2M
Details

A or B Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “操控者” and “The Backstage Player”.

Also known as
  • 操控者
  • The Backstage Player
  • 幕後玩家
  • Ông Trùm Phía Sau – A or B: Những lựa chọn khủng khiếp
  • А или Б

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FAQ

A or B FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of A or B, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A or B?

A or B runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

When was A or B released?

A or B was released on April 28, 2018.

Who directed A or B?

A or B was directed by Ren Peng-Yuan.

Who is in the cast of A or B?

A or B stars Simon Yam as 曾广文, Zhu Zhu and Xu Zheng as 钟小年, among 10 credited actors.

How much did A or B make at the box office?

A or B grossed $56.2 million worldwide.

Does A or B have a post-credit scene?

No. A or B has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is A or B in?

The original language of A or B is Chinese.

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