China / Japan / France,
2013, 133 min
Directed by:
Zhangke JiaScreenplay:
Zhangke JiaCinematography:
Nelson Yu Lik-waiComposer:
Giong LimCast:
Wu Jiang, Baoqiang Wang, Tao Zhao, Vivien Li, Jiayi Zhang, Lanshan Luo, Hongwei Wang, Lu Liu, Zhangke Jia, Zhubin LiPlots(1)
An angry miner revolts against the corruption of his village leaders. A migrant worker at home for the New Year discovers the infinite possibilities a firearm can offer. A pretty receptionist at a sauna is pushed to the limit when a rich client assaults her. A young factory worker goes from job to job trying to improve his lot in life. Four people, four different provinces. A reflection on contemporary China: that of an economic giant slowly being eroded by violence. (Arrow Films)
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