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The Equation of Love and Death (2008)
Li Mi de caixiang (original title)

96 min  -  Crime | Drama | Romance   -  18 September 2008 (China)
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When a mysterious death occurs, the lives of five unexpected strangers are suddenly intertwined together... See full summary »

Director:

Cao Baoping

Writer:

Cao Baoping

Stars:

Xun Zhou, Chao Deng and Hanyu Zhang
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Xun Zhou Xun Zhou ...
Chao Deng Chao Deng ...
Fang Wen / Ma Bing
Hanyu Zhang Hanyu Zhang
Baoqiang Wang Baoqiang Wang
Yanhui Wang Yanhui Wang
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When a mysterious death occurs, the lives of five unexpected strangers are suddenly intertwined together. A drug trafficking crime is unveiled, and through the twist and turns of the investigation, their stories unravel, and a bizarre connection is gradually discovered between them. THE EQUATION OF LOVE AND DEATH weaves together three different love stories, examining the different emotional struggles people go through in dealing with pain and lost, and how letting go might just be the hardest thing to do. Written by FB  

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Love | Search | Letter | Bound And Gagged | Suicide  | See more »

Taglines:

When it comes to love, do we go on with hope, or choose to live in denial?

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Crime | Drama | Romance

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Country:

Hong Kong | China

Language:

Mandarin

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Also Known As:

La ecuación del amor y la muerte See more »

Filming Locations:

Yunnan, China

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Budget:

$1,500,000 (estimated)
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Huayi Brothers, Sundream Motion Pictures See more »
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