The Dead End
2015, Chinese. Directed by Cao Baoping.
A "Chinese noir full of sublimated homoeroticism" . The story of three brothers raising a little girl they found as a baby. These sworn brothers are not related by blood, but by a long-standing acquaintance and a serious crime they committed seven years ago. The movie features a homosexual love scene that was handled in a relatively straightforward manner.
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
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The Dead End isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 27 August 2015.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 27 August 2015
- Original title
- 烈日灼心
- Country
- China
- Written by
- Cao Baoping, Jiao Huajing
- Box office
- $48M
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The Dead End: quick answers
What comes after The Dead End?
Next in the series: Across the Furious Sea (2023) and The Perfect Blue.
Is The Dead End worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 91 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Dead End?
The Dead End runs 133 minutes (2h 13m).
Does The Dead End have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Dead End. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Dead End parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Dead End yet.
Which OTT platform is The Dead End on?
The Dead End isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 27 August 2015. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Dead End?
If you liked The Dead End, try Suburbicon, The Locksmith, The Enforcer.
Who directed The Dead End?
The Dead End (2015) was directed by Cao Baoping and stars Deng Chao, Duan Yihong, Guo Tao.