Traces of Justice

Traces of Justice (2026)



神探之痕迹

7.3 2026 140 min —

Director: Chen Sicheng

Cast: Zhang Yi, Ma Li, Chen Minghao, Li Xuejian, Karry Wang

Crime Drama
This cinematic portrait traces more than five decades in the investigative career of criminal police officer Cui Xun, who worked alongside fellow officers to crack numerous major cases while never losing sight of his core mission: serving the people. An iconic detective, he witnessed the transformation of China’s public security system and became an enduring embodiment of the rise of New China.

More About This Film

Traces of Justice is a Chinese crime drama following Cui Xun, a criminal police officer whose investigative career spans more than half a century. Working alongside colleagues through successive eras, he becomes involved in numerous major cases while the public-security system around him continues to change.

Directed by Chen Sicheng, the film uses a long time span to connect individual investigations with the professional and personal life of its central detective. Zhang Yi, Li Ma, Chen Minghao, Li Xuejian, and other performers portray the characters across different stages of their lives.

  • Original Chinese title: 神探之痕迹.
  • Directed and co-written by Chen Sicheng.
  • Additional screenplay credits include Ji Zhang and Hui Zijie.
  • The film runs approximately 140 minutes.
  • It was released internationally on October 1, 2026 and is based on a real-life-inspired detective story.

Where to Watch

Traces of Justice has a Chinese theatrical release, with streaming availability developing after its 2026 cinema run.