“The Devotion of Suspect X” Chinese Theatrical Poster
China Lion Film Distribution has announced the release Alec Su’s (The Left Ear) The Devotion of Suspect X in the U.S. on March 31st. The feature is based on Keigo Higashino’s award-winning novel.
The Devotion of Suspect X follows a professor (Wang Kai of Railroad Tigers) assisting in a murder investigation, only to find that a longtime rival and friend (Zhang Luyi of The Chef, the Actor, the Scoundrel) from his early university days may be involved. The film also stars Ruby Lin, Hou Minghao, Yan Xujia and Ren Xiqing.
The novel was previously made into a Japanese feature of the same name, directed by Hiroshi Nishitani, and a Korean feature entitled Perfect Number, directed by Bang Eun-jin.
Watch the Trailer for The Devotion of Suspect X below:
