Detective Traces leads China's National Day box office

The crime film ‘Detective Traces’ (Dấu vết thần thám), directed by Trần Tư Thành, is leading the Chinese box office during the National Day holiday period. According to Maoyan data, the film earned approximately 71.01 million yuan on its first day and 69.76 million yuan on its second day, bringing its two-day total to roughly 140.77 million yuan.

The film is inspired by the life of Cui Daoshi (Thôi Đạo Thực), a renowned Chinese forensic expert who received the prestigious First Class Medal in 2021. The protagonist, Cui Xun, portrayed by Zhang Yi (Trương Dịch), is based on Cui Daoshi, who reportedly handled over 1,200 serious cases and examined more than 7,000 pieces of evidence without error during his career.

As of October 2, the total box office revenue for the National Day season has exceeded 400 million yuan. ‘Detective Traces’ currently holds a significant lead over other top-performing films, such as ‘What Do Couples Mean?’ (Vợ chồng có ý gì?), which has earned approximately 88.81 million yuan.