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China Box Office: ‘Traces of Justice’ Reclaims Top Spot as Local Debuts ‘Embers’ and ‘The Coffin Swap’ Arrive
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New Classics Pictures’ crime procedural drama “Traces of Justice” rebounded to first place at the mainland China box office during the Nov. 6–8 weekend, collecting RMB21.5 million ($3.2 million) over the three-day frame, according to data from Artisan Gateway. The performance lif
New Classics Pictures’ crime procedural drama “Traces of Justice” rebounded to first place at the mainland China box office during the Nov. 6–8 weekend, collecting RMB21.5 million ($3.2 million) over the three-day frame, according to data from Artisan Gateway. The performance lifted the multi-decade investigation epic to $103.7 million since its Oct.
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