---
title: "Battle of Memories"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/battle-of-memories-2017"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 449306
imdb_id: "tt5636668"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 120
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 61
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Battle of Memories (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/battle-of-memories-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Battle of Memories is a 2017 Chinese science fiction crime thriller film co-written and directed by Leste Chen. The story follows a famous novelist and successful author who undergoes a procedure to erase or manipulate his memories to cope with a painful divorce and repair his failed marriage, only to accidentally end up with the mind of a serial killer and experience unexplained recollections relating to a series of unsolved murders.

The film holds cultural significance as a critically acclaimed follow-up to Chen's 2014 psychological thriller The Great Hypnotist. Blending drama, mystery, thriller, and science fiction genres with a two-hour runtime, it delivers a tense and suspenseful tone as the protagonist navigates the dangerous consequences of interfering with his own recollections.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A man undergoes a memory procedure to fix his marriage, but accidentally receives a killer's mind."

### Why Watch
- Directed by Leste Chen as a follow-up to The Great Hypnotist.
- Features a stellar cast including Huang Bo, Xu Jinglei, Duan Yihong, Yang Zishan, and Ann Hsu.
- Received critical acclaim from critics upon its release.

### Caveats & Content Note
- May not appeal to viewers who dislike intense crime thriller themes involving serial killers.
- Tone & Suitability: This is a dramatic science fiction crime thriller with a dark premise, suitable for mature audiences looking for a suspenseful mystery.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #sci-fi-thriller, #memory-manipulation, #serial-killer, #psychological-mystery, #crime-drama, #unreliable-narrator

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, OVID, AsianCrush, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Cineverse Amazon Channel | Fawesome | Fandango At Home |
| **Canada (CA)** | OVID, AsianCrush | Tubi TV, Cineverse | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, YouTube, Fetch TV |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Leste Chen
- **Networks / Studios**: Huayi Brothers Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Huang Bo** as *Jiang Feng*
- **Xu Jinglei** as *Zhang Daichen*
- **Duan Yihong** as *Shen Hanqiang*
- **Patricio Antonio Liang** as *Lei Qi*
- **Yang Zishan** as *Chen Shanshan*
- **Hsu Wei-ning** as *Mystery Woman*
- **Eoin O'Brien** as *U.S. Marine*
- **Wang Zhener** as *Li Huilan*
- **Jiao Gang** as *Li Hang*
- **Zhang Junyi** as *Shen's Father*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream Battle of Memories?
Streaming availability details are not provided in the sources.

### Q: Is Battle of Memories worth watching?
Yes, the film received critical acclaim from critics upon its release in China on April 28, 2017.

### Q: What is the binge duration for Battle of Memories?
The film has a runtime of two hours.

### Q: What are the essential episodes?
Battle of Memories is a feature-length film rather than a television series with episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Battle of Memories — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/449306)
- [Battle of Memories (2017) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5636668/fullcredits/)
- [Battle of Memories - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Memories)
- [Battle of Memories (2017) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/449306/cast)
- [Battle of Memories (2017)](https://mydramalist.com/)

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