Ren xiao yao

Jan 22 2003 Unrated 1h 52m
Comedy, Drama

Two disaffected, unemployed Chinese youth drift through life on the streets of their industrial town, their paths crossing with that of a local young singer and dancer working for a liquor company as a spokesmodel.

Plot

Two unemployed slackers, neither with job prospects nor motivation, hang out in sheltered town in China trying to make sense of their aimless and uncertain futures. As youths, they struggle for individual freedom and the social responsibility that comes along with it.

Written by

Jia Zhang-ke

Directed by

Jia Zhang-ke

Production Countries

France, South Korea, Japan, China

Production Companies

Office Kitano, T-Mark, Hu Tong Communications, Lumen Films

Languages

Awards

2 wins & 5 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
2,667
Average Rating
6.8 out of 10
Metascore
61
Popularity
NA