Where to watch The Shadow Play in Japan
The Shadow Play is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store in Japan. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 18 June 2026.
About The Shadow Play
The Shadow Play is a 2019 movie in the Crime, Drama and Mystery genres, directed by Lou Ye, starring Jing Boran, Ma Sichun and Song Jia. It has a runtime of 2 hours 9 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 58 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Shadow Play in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
The Shadow Play trailer
Overview
Tang Yijie, the Construction Committee Director, falls off from rooftop and dies in a demolition riot. Yang Jiadong, a young police officer starts his investigation and finds that Tang's death is tied up with another case several years ago. Soon he is framed and suspended from duty, but he never gives up.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Shadow Play in Japan?+
In Japan, The Shadow Play is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is The Shadow Play on Netflix?+
The Shadow Play is not on Netflix in Japan right now.
How long is The Shadow Play?+
The Shadow Play has a runtime of 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).
Who stars in The Shadow Play?+
The Shadow Play stars Jing Boran, Ma Sichun, Song Jia, Qin Hao and Michelle Chen Yan-Hsi.
When did The Shadow Play come out?+
The Shadow Play is a 2019 movie directed by Lou Ye.
What genre is The Shadow Play?+
The Shadow Play is Crime, Drama, Mystery and Thriller film.
Who directed The Shadow Play?+
The Shadow Play was directed by Lou Ye.
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