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The Man Rebounds
After being released from prison, Wei Dong, whose life was shattered by a drug lord’s actions, sets out to capture drug dealers and earn enough reward money to win back his family. Meanwhile, gambler Huo Sheng kills a drug mule to steal money and drugs from a crash site. Wei Dong and Huo Sheng unexpectedly become colleagues, driving trash trucks. As they unknowingly become entangled with the drug lord, a darkly comedic clash unfolds between them, with each pursuing their own agenda.
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After being released from prison, Wei Dong, whose life was shattered by a drug lord’s actions, sets out to capture drug dealers and earn enough reward money to win back his family. Meanwhile, gambler Huo Sheng kills a drug mule to steal money and drugs from a crash site. Wei Dong and Huo Sheng unexpectedly become colleagues, driving trash trucks. As they unknowingly become entangled with the drug lord, a darkly comedic clash unfolds between them, with each pursuing their own agenda.
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Genre:Drama, Crime
Written By:Lu Xiang
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