''Cock and Bull'' () is a 2016 Chinese

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directed by

Cao Baoping Cao Baoping () is a Chinese film director. He has emerged in recent years as a figure in China's "midrange" cinema industry. Some industry watchers, like ''Variety'', have situated directors like Cao between the older fifth generation directors, ...

and starring Liu Ye, Zhang Yi, Duan Bowen,

Wang Ziwen Wang Ziwen (, born 28 February 1987), also known by her English name Olivia Wang and now as Ava Wang, is a Chinese actress. She is most known for portraying Qu Xiaoxiao in the popular Chinese television drama ''Ode to Joy'' and as Xuxu in ''When ...

, Tan Zhuo, Wang Yanhui, Yan Bei and Sun Lei. It was released in China on September 14, 2016.

Synopsis

Three interlocking stories revolve around a murder in a small town in Southeast China. A local mechanic, known for his honesty, comes under suspicion from the police. A young, unemployed man has been seen with the victim's scooter. And the boyfriend of a bar hostess has been hanging around the town.

Cast

* Liu Ye * Zhang Yi *Duan Bowen *

*Tan Zhuo *Wang Yanhui *Yan Bei *Sun Lei

Reception

The film has grossed at the Chinese box office.

Awards and nominations

References

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