The Equation of Love and Death (2008): Cast, Box Office & Plot
The Equation of Love and Death is a 2008 crime drama starring Zhou Xun as Li Mi, Wang Baoqiang and Wang Yanhui. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $1.9 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- Benchmark Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Equation of Love and Death About?
The premise of The Equation of Love and Death without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A mysterious death draws five unrelated strangers into a single, tangled fate. As the police probe, a hidden drug‑trafficking operation emerges, forcing the characters to confront their pasts. Through twists and revelations, the investigation gradually uncovers the strange, underlying link that binds them together.
The Equation of Love and Death Themes & Keywords
· 29 tags- body lands on a car
- love
- search
- letter
- video camera
- threatened with a knife
- tears
- taxi
- taxi ride
- taxi driver
- suicide
- police inspector
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- poetry
- morgue
- lie
- kidnapping
- interrogation
- hand wound
- gas station
- female taxi driver
- fake identity
- drug smuggling
- death of loved one
- corpse
- cigarette smoking
- burning a letter
- bound and gagged
- arrest
- plot twist
The Equation of Love and Death Cast & Characters
Zhou Xun leads the cast as Li Mi, with Wang Baoqiang as Qiu Shui Tian and Wang Yanhui as Qiu Huo Gui.
- Zhou Xun as Li Mi
- Wang Baoqiang as Qiu Shui Tian
- Wang Yanhui as Qiu Huo Gui
- Zhang Hanyu as Ye Qing Chen
Also Starring in The Equation of Love and Death
· 8 moreThe Equation of Love and Death Plot Summary
What happens in The Equation of Love and Death from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Li Mi, a chain-smoking taxi driver in the vibrant city of Kunming, has spent years tirelessly searching for her missing boyfriend, only to meet obstacles at every turn. Her life takes an unexpected and dangerous twist when she unwittingly picks up two strangers, who happen to be desperate criminals, Wang Baoqiang and Wang Yanhui, deeply involved in the illicit drug trade. These two men, engaged in trafficking narcotics that they have ingested in their stomachs, soon put her in a perilous situation.
Full summary
The whole story of The Equation of Love and Death, scene by scene
The Equation of Love and Death Box Office
The Equation of Love and Death grossed $1.9 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.9M
- International
- $1.9M
How Well Do You Know The Equation of Love and Death?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Li Mi's occupation?
The Equation of Love and Death Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “爱失偿” and “Li Mi de caixiang”.
- Also known as
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- 爱失偿
- Li Mi de caixiang
- Догадките на Ли Ми
- 愛失償
- 사랑과 죽음의 방정식
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The Equation of Love and Death FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of The Equation of Love and Death, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Equation of Love and Death?
The Equation of Love and Death runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was The Equation of Love and Death released?
The Equation of Love and Death was released on September 18, 2008.
Who is in the cast of The Equation of Love and Death?
The Equation of Love and Death stars Zhou Xun as Li Mi, Wang Baoqiang as Qiu Shui Tian and Wang Yanhui as Qiu Huo Gui, among 12 credited actors.
How much did The Equation of Love and Death make at the box office?
The Equation of Love and Death grossed $1.9 million worldwide.
Does The Equation of Love and Death have a post-credit scene?
No. The Equation of Love and Death has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Equation of Love and Death in?
The original language of The Equation of Love and Death is Chinese.
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