Tracing Her Shadow (2021): Cast & Plot
Tracing Her Shadow is a 2021 drama directed by Song Peng Fei, starring Jun Kunimura, Masatoshi Nagase and Wu Yanshu. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Song Peng Fei
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- Hengye Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Tracing Her Shadow About?
The premise of Tracing Her Shadow without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
An old Chinese woman visits Japan to find her missing daughter whom she adopted in post-WWII China. Her granddaughter and a retired Japanese policeman join her search.
Tracing Her Shadow Cast
Jun Kunimura leads the cast, with Masatoshi Nagase and Wu Yanshu. Directed by Song Peng Fei; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Song Peng Fei
More from Song Peng Fei
More films directed by Song Peng Fei: Through the Five Passes, The Taste of Rice Flower and Underground Fragrance.
Tracing Her Shadow Plot Summary
What happens in Tracing Her Shadow from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the Ming Dynasty, a moonlit wasteland glows with bonfires as the legendary fighter Yehe Changgong deliberately loses a duel to the Manchu warrior Nalan, stepping away from the title of Supreme Master of Martial Arts. He seeks a quiet retirement in the sleepy Sideroad Town, tucked beneath the shadow of the Imperial City, where he plans to spend his days peacefully, serenading the night with his erhu.
Full summary
The whole story of Tracing Her Shadow, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Tracing Her Shadow?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Which former Supreme Master of Martial Arts retires to Sideroad Town?
Tracing Her Shadow Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Seeing Nara Again” and “再会の奈良”.
- Also known as
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- Seeing Nara Again
- 再会の奈良
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Tracing Her Shadow FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Tracing Her Shadow, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Tracing Her Shadow?
Tracing Her Shadow runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Tracing Her Shadow released?
Tracing Her Shadow was released on March 19, 2021.
Who directed Tracing Her Shadow?
Tracing Her Shadow was directed by Song Peng Fei.
More films by Song Peng Fei Who is in the cast of Tracing Her Shadow?
Tracing Her Shadow stars Jun Kunimura, Masatoshi Nagase and Wu Yanshu, among 4 credited actors.
Does Tracing Her Shadow have a post-credit scene?
No. Tracing Her Shadow has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Tracing Her Shadow in?
The original language of Tracing Her Shadow is Chinese.
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