From one of China's most talented and controversial young filmmakers comes this striking noir gangster which was banned for 3 years by the Chinese government.
Reminiscent of Hollywood's classic
B movies from the 1940's and 50's, the film tells the story of two country boys, Gao Ping and Dong Zi, who move to the big city to carve out new
lives for themselves. While Dong Zi is content with his menial job hauling boxes
around the docks, Gao Ping quickly enters a maze of gangsters, crime, and underworld
alliances. When Gao Ping kidnaps and then falls in love with Ruan Hong, a beautiful,
seductive nightclub singer, his fate is sealed.
WINNER! Un Certain Regard, Cannes Film Festival 1999
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"The brutal melancholy of a classic Hollywood tough-guy B-picture… striking and genuine!" -New York Times
"Strong acting, no-nonsense filmmaking! " -Christian Science Monitor
"Terrific performances [with] a moving emotional payoff. The visual style
is sometimes brilliant-it resembles that of Wong Kar-wai's films." -IndieRag
Bonus materials:
- Director Interview
- Director Biography
- Trailer Gallery
- Scene Access
- Interactive Menus
Format: DVD
Release Year:1998
Running Time: 90 minutes
Color: Color
Language: In Mandarin w/ English
subtitles
Also available in VHS format.
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