Bystander(2025)
A man returns home after sixteen years for his father's funeral, only to uncover a long-buried family secret and the truth about his unresolved relationship with his deceased father.
Movie: Bystander
Top 9 Billed Cast
Chen Jiahui
Chen Jiaxing
Chen Jiayuan
Chen Weimin
少年陈家辉
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Overview
A man returns home after sixteen years for his father's funeral, only to uncover a long-buried family secret and the truth about his unresolved relationship with his deceased father.
Release Date
2025-11-01
Average
2.5
Rating:
1.3 startsTagline
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Languages:
普通话
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