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Antidote (2020): Cast & Plot

Antidote (2020) movie poster

Antidote is a 2020 animated comedy starring Lei Wu as Jiang Yuduo (voice), Liang Dawei and Ye Sun. It runs 3 hours 54 minutes.

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Antidote (2020) movie poster
Runtime
3h 54m (234 min)
Genres
Comedy , Animation
Original language
Chinese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Antidote About?

The premise of Antidote without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

After leaving his previous job to pursue art, Cheng Ke, who has never met Jiang Yu, moves in as his tenant and starts a fresh chapter. Though they come from different professions and initially clash with disdain, their hard work and perseverance turn the rivalry into understanding, leading both to achieve success and aim for a brighter future.

Antidote Themes & Keywords

· 46 tags
  • yaoi
  • gay
  • mature
  • physical abuse
  • violence
  • donghua
  • chinese animation
  • slice of life
  • gang
  • mental illness
  • psychological
  • based on web novel
+34 more
  • based on chinese novel
  • daily life
  • shounen ai
  • boys love
  • bromance
  • gay subtext
  • homoerotic
  • homoerotic friendship
  • male protagonist
  • gay interest
  • male bonding
  • protective friend
  • hallucination
  • traumatic childhood
  • abusive family
  • father son relationship
  • brother brother relationship
  • brother brother conflict
  • male male friendship
  • boys gang
  • knife fight
  • gay innuendo
  • mental disorder
  • tv mini series
  • mature animation
  • 2d animation
  • chinese
  • web series
  • chinese anime
  • web animation
  • danmei
  • ptsd post traumatic stress disorder
  • boy love series
  • two word title
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Cast & crew

Antidote Cast & Characters

Lei Wu leads the cast as Jiang Yuduo (voice), with Liang Dawei as Cheng Ke (voice) and Ye Sun as Xu Ding (voice).

Also Starring in Antidote

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Plot

Antidote Plot Summary

What happens in Antidote from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Sharyn Berkley is rushed to the hospital by her husband after a sudden, severe pain in the abdomen, where doctors diagnose acute appendicitis and decide on emergency surgery. When she regains consciousness, she meets Dr. Aaron Hellenbach, who reveals that the facility uses unconventional healing methods. Confused by a nearly fully healed surgical incision, Sharyn tries to understand what’s happening, but she flees her room and only catches a fleeting glimpse of Rizzo before the staff sedate her again.

Full summary

The whole story of Antidote, scene by scene

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Details

Antidote Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Jie Yao” and “Cure”.

Also known as
  • Jie Yao
  • Cure
  • A Cura
  • 解藥
  • Heilung
  • ยาถอนพิษ

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FAQ

Antidote FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Post-Credit Scene

Runtime, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Antidote, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Antidote?

Antidote runs 3 hours 54 minutes (234 minutes).

Who is in the cast of Antidote?

Antidote stars Lei Wu as Jiang Yuduo (voice), Liang Dawei as Cheng Ke (voice) and Ye Sun as Xu Ding (voice), among 7 credited actors.

Does Antidote have a post-credit scene?

No. Antidote has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Antidote in?

The original language of Antidote is Chinese.

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