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Shadow (2018) is streaming on Amazon Prime. Also available on Hoopla with a participating library card.
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You can watch Shadow (2018) on Hoopla with a participating library card, rent on Apple TV+, or buy on Apple TV+.
In a kingdom ruled by a young and unpredictable king, the military commander has a secret weapon: a shadow, a look-alike who can fool both his enemies and the King himself. Now he must use this weapon in an intricate plan that will lead his people to victory in a war that the King does not want.
Ink-wash aesthetics transform this combat epic into a living monochromatic painting where rain and shadows dictate every movement. The visual style replaces traditional spectacle with a haunting, stylized geometry that feels more like fine art than a standard war film.
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Zhang Yimou
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Shadow
You can watch Shadow (2018) on Hoopla with a participating library card, rent on Apple TV+, or buy on Apple TV+.
IMDb
6.7/10
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94%
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Director
Zhang Yimou
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