The read
It runs long at 9h 11m.
Synopsis
A detailed look at the gradual decline of Shenyang’s industrial Tiexi district, an area that was once a vibrant example of China’s socialist economy. But industry is changing, and the factories of Tiexi are closing. Director Wang Bing introduces us to some of the workers affected by the closures, and to their families.
Ratings
IMDb8.1/10
53 audience votes
Key crew
- Wang BingDirector
Stills
Themes
factory workersquatterindustrial society industryworking classpovertyco-workers relationshipstruggle for survivalrailroadmodern chinaforced relocationcontamination