Under the Skin

Once a talented artist at the Academy of Fine Arts, Shen Yi (Tan Jian Ci) becomes entangled in a police case that changes his life forever. Haunted by guilt over an officer's death, he accepts a job as the Interpol Team's portraitist to make amends. Interpol Captain Du Cheng (Jin Shi Jia), the long-time friend of the deceased officer, initially resents Shen Yi and tries to make his work difficult. Despite the tension, Shen Yi's exceptional skills gradually win over Du Cheng, and they begin to form a powerful investigative team. Together, they work to solve complex cases while uncovering the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of Du Cheng's friend. As their partnership evolves, they become a formidable duo determined to unravel the truth. This is a suspenseful 2022 Chinese crime thriller mystery drama directed by Xing Jian Jun.