Uniform (2003): Cast & Plot
Uniform is a 2003 crime drama directed by Diao Yi-nan, starring Hongli Liang as Wang Xiaojian, Xueqiong Zeng and Hua Qin. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Diao Yi-nan
- Original language
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Chinese - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Uniform About?
The premise of Uniform without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A struggling, recently unemployed young factory worker returns to his family’s laundrette, where, after finding a discarded police officer’s shirt, he dons it and begins successfully masquerading as a law enforcement officer, using the disguise to navigate his hardships and assert authority.
Uniform Cast & Characters
Hongli Liang leads the cast as Wang Xiaojian, with Xueqiong Zeng as Zheng Shasha and Hua Qin. Directed by Diao Yi-nan; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Diao Yi-nan
- Hongli Liang as Wang Xiaojian
- Xueqiong Zeng as Zheng Shasha
- Hua Qin
- Kai Han
More from Diao Yi-nan
More films directed by Diao Yi-nan, best-rated first: The Wild Goose Lake, Black Coal, Thin Ice and Night Train.
Uniform Plot Summary
What happens in Uniform from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Wang Xiaojian is a down-and-out slacker in a small town in China’s industrial Shaanxi province. His father, a factory worker, has fallen ill, and prospects for the family look dim. Stuck working in his family’s tailoring and laundry shop, one day Xiaojian comes across the freshly laundered uniform of a police officer. Attempting to deliver it, he discovers that the police officer who the uniform was intended for has been injured and would not be back on the job for a few weeks. Wandering home, Xiaojian decides to try the uniform on.
Full summary
The whole story of Uniform, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Uniform?
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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How is Wang Xiaojian described at the start of the film?
Uniform Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Zhifu” and “Zhi Fu”.
- Also known as
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- Zhifu
- Zhi Fu
- 방직성 경찰
- Униформа
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Uniform FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Uniform, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Uniform?
Uniform runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Uniform released?
Uniform was released on April 10, 2003.
Who directed Uniform?
Uniform was directed by Diao Yi-nan.
More films by Diao Yi-nan Who is in the cast of Uniform?
Uniform stars Hongli Liang as Wang Xiaojian, Xueqiong Zeng as Zheng Shasha and Hua Qin, among 4 credited actors.
Does Uniform have a post-credit scene?
No. Uniform has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Uniform in?
The original language of Uniform is Chinese.
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