A Touch of Sin

A Touch of Sin

A Touch of Sin

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A Touch of Sin

2013

2h 11m

7.2(363 votes)

Drama

Crime

Overview

Four independent stories set in modern China about random acts of violence.

Where to Watch

Stream

MUBI

MUBI Amazon Channel

Links & Resources

Website IMDbView

Social & External

Production Companies

Shanghai Film Group

Bandai Visual

Bitters End

Videos & Trailers

2 videos

Cast & Crew

15 members

Acting

姜武

Dahai

Acting

王宝强

Zhou San

王宝强

Acting

Zhao Tao

Xiao Yu

Zhao Tao

Acting

李梦

Lianrong

Acting

张嘉益

Zhang Youliang

张嘉益

Acting

Luo Lanshan

Xiao Hui

Luo Lanshan

Acting

刘陆

Unknown Role

Acting

Wang Qiang

Unknown Role

Wang Qiang

Acting

Wang Hongwei

Unknown Role

Wang Hongwei

Acting

Han Sanming

Unknown Role

Han Sanming

Directing

贾樟柯

Distinguished Guest

贾樟柯

Acting

Shide Liu

Unknown Role

No Image

Acting

Han Dong

Unknown Role

No Image

Acting

Lin Min-Chen

Unknown Role

No Image

Acting

Zhubin Li

Unknown Role

No Image

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