Detective Chinatown 1900 (2025)
Detective Chinatown 1900 is a 2025 mystery drama set in the heart of San Francisco’s Chinatown during the turn of the 20th century. Directed by Sicheng Chen and Mo Dai, with a script penned by Sicheng Chen himself, the film blends humor, cultural tension, and an intricate murder mystery in a historical setting.
The story begins with the shocking murder of a white woman in 1900 San Francisco. The prime suspect is a local Chinese man, and the crime sends waves of outrage throughout the city, heightening social tensions and igniting demands for the closure of Chinatown. Against this backdrop of suspicion and prejudice, two unlikely detectives, Gui and Qin Fu, take on the case to uncover the truth and clear the name of the accused.
What follows is a layered mystery filled with secret societies, hidden motives, and political intrigue. The film not only captures the grit and atmosphere of the era but also explores themes of identity, justice, and prejudice through its dynamic characters and well-paced narrative.
Movie Details
| Directors | Sicheng Chen, Mo Dai |
|---|---|
| Writer | Sicheng Chen |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Mystery |
| Release Year | 2025 |
Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Baoqiang Wang | Gui |
| Haoran Liu | Qin Fu |
| Chow Yun-Fat | Bai Xuanling |
| White-K | Zheng Shiliang |
| Steven Zhang | Bai Zhenbang |
| Yunpeng Yue | Yanggu |
| Anastasia Shestakova | Alice |
| Tai-Bo | Yutian Wang |
Detective Chinatown 1900 delivers a suspenseful and culturally charged detective story, merging historical drama with clever humor and a poignant message about justice and prejudice in a divided society.
