

Plastic City
2009-03-14 · 118 min · ★ 3.9
Yuda, a Chinese immigrant, and his adopted son Kirin, who he saved being eaten by a tiger in the jungle, stand at the head of a massive pirated goods operation that brings in both money and influence. But their empire is crumbling, as corrupt politicians and rival gangs seek to end their power in the city. Yuda is soon got arrested and his dedicated son tries his best to save not just the family business, but his father's reputation.
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Production details
- Directors
- Nelson Yu Lik-wai
- Production companies
- Xstream Pictures, Gullane Entretenimento, Novo Arturo Films, Sundream Motion Pictures, Bitters End
- Countries
- Brazil, China, France, Hong Kong, Japan
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Joe OdagiriKirin
Anthony Wong Chau-SangYuda
Huang YiOcho
Tainá MüllerRita
Milhem CortazNot Dead
Phellipe Haagensen
Antônio PetrinCoelho
Chen Chao-jung
Alexandre Borges
Rodrigo de OdéMarquito
Claudio Jaborandy
Antônio Petrin
Babu Santana
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