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2008-09-27 · 108 min · ★ 7.0
As a decades-old state-run aeronautics munitions factory in downtown Chengdu, China is being torn down for the construction of the titular luxury apartment complex, director Jia Zhangke interviews various people affiliated with it about their experiences.
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- Directors
- Jia Zhangke
- Production companies
- Shanghai Film Group, Xstream Pictures, Bandai Visual, Bitters End, China Resources, Office Kitano
- Countries
- China, Japan
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Joan ChenXiao Hua
Lü LipingHao Dali
Zhao TaoSu Na
Chen JianbinSong Wei-DongTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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