In the TV series "Sea Town", Tang Yijie, director of the Urban Construction Committee, accidentally fell to his death at the scene of a mobilization for the relocation of nail households, and the incident was investigated by young police officer Yang Jiadong. In the course of the investigation, Yang Jiadong got acquainted with Tang Yijie's wife Lin Hui and daughter Tang Xiaonuo, and gradually uncovered a series of complex connections and secrets. Tang Yijie has a close relationship with Jiang Zicheng, the head of Zijin Enterprise, and Lin Hui was Jiang Zicheng's girlfriend. In addition, Jiang Zicheng's partner Lian Ayun disappeared, all of which have an indissoluble relationship with the Tang family.
The climax of the plot takes place during Yang Jiadong's escape to Hong Kong, where he meets Xiaonuo by chance and lives with her to find the truth of the incident together. Yang Jiadong accidentally found Lian Ayun's body and confirmed that she was killed by Jiang Zicheng. He decided to return to the mainland, intending to bring Jiang Zicheng to justice. However, he didn't know that Xiaonuo was actually the illegitimate daughter of Jiang Zicheng and Lin Hui, and all her actions were for her parents' revenge plan, and her love for Yang Jiadong was just a game.
After Yang Jiadong returned to the mainland, he was besieged by Jiang Zicheng and Lin Hui's men and almost died. Luckily, his colleague arrived just in time to save his life. Yang Jiadong eventually uncovers the conspiracy of Jiang Zicheng and Lin Hui, who killed Tang Yijie and Lian Ayun and framed him in order to seize control of Zijin Enterprise. He handed over these incriminating evidence to the law, so that Jiang Zicheng and Lin Hui received the punishment they deserved. Despite this, Yang Jiadong's heart has forever left a scar because of Xiaonuo.
As a suspense thriller film, "A Cloud Made of Rain in the Wind" successfully shows the complex dark side of social reality and human nature in contemporary China. The film is directed by renowned director Lou Ye, who, with his signature style, introduces the audience to an illusory world full of lies and betrayals through an intricate plot and a rhythm of ups and downs. The cinematography and soundtrack of the film are of a very high standard, successfully creating a magical urban atmosphere, allowing the audience to deeply feel the indifference and oppression of urban life.
The film has a strong cast, including Jing Boran, Song Jia, Ma Sichun, Qin Hao, Zhang Songwen, etc., whose performances have their own characteristics, and successfully portray a series of characters with complex personalities and motivations, making the whole storyline even more confusing and unpredictable. The ending of the film is cleverly designed, not giving a straightforward answer, but leaving the audience with unlimited space for thinking and deep insight.
Overall, "A Cloud Made of Rain in the Wind" is not only a suspense crime film, it explores the complexity of human nature and the reality of society more profoundly. This film is a masterpiece to watch, as it not only provides an intense and exciting viewing experience, but also inspires viewers to think about broader social and human issues.