Deep in the Heart

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Deep in the Heart

"A maze built on lies."

2015

1h 59m

7.7(90 votes)

Drama

Overview

An unrecognizable, charred corpse discovered in a remote mountain village in China connects three local stories.

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Cast & Crew

6 members

Acting

Huo Weimin

Xiao Weiguo

Acting

Wang Xiaotian

Xiao Zongyao

Acting

Luo Yun

Huang Huan

Acting

Yang Yuzen

Xiao Zongyao's Mother

Acting

Sun Li

Li Qin

Acting

金子

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