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The Wig

The Wig

20246.42h 1m

Overview

After failing his legal exams, Meng, a self-taught law student, is forced to work nights as a taxi driver. During a heated argument with a drunken customer, unable to contain his fury, he pushes the man into a river. The years go by. Now a successful lawyer and father, Meng is haunted by his past.

Directed by Dong Yue
Written by Dong Yue
Produced by Albert Yeung, Homber Yin
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Top Cast

Huang Xiaoming

Huang Xiaoming

Meng Zhong

Wang Yinglu

Wang Yinglu

Wei Xian

Li Congxi

Li Congxi

Meng Zhong's Father

Huang Lu

Huang Lu

Huang Fen

Chen Chuankai

Chen Chuankai

Zhao Si

Jie Bing

Jie Bing

Q

Qian Li

X

Xin Lu

X

Xu Shaowu

H

Hu Youran

About The Wig

The Wig is a drama, mystery, thriller film released in 2024. Directed by Dong Yue, it stars Huang Xiaoming, Wang Yinglu, Li Congxi. After failing his legal exams, Meng, a self-taught law student, is forced to work nights as a taxi driver. During a heated argument with a drunken customer, unable to contain his fury, he pushes the man into a river. The years go by. Now a successful lawyer and father, Meng is haunted by his past.

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