The read
Critics rate it 14 points higher than audiences do. It runs a compact 1h 18m.
Synopsis
BEIJING TAXI is a timely, uncensored and richly cinematic portrait of China’s ancient capital as it undergoes a profound transformation. The film takes an intimate and compelling look at the lives of three cab drivers as they confront modern issues and changing values against the backdrop of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games. Through their daily struggles infused with humor and quiet determination, BEIJING TAXI reveals the complexity and contradictions of China’s shifting paradigm.
Ratings
IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes80%
Critics rate it 14 points higher than audiences do.
2 audience votes
Key crew
- Miao WangDirector
- Miao WangWriter
- Stephen UlrichOriginal Music Composer
- Itamar ZieglerOriginal Music Composer
Themes
taxitaxi driverbeijing, chinawoman director