Street Life

January. 01,2006      
Rating:
7.1
Rent / Buy
Rent / Buy
Trailer Synopsis Cast

Street Life documents the lives of Chinese migrants in Shanghai, one of the world’s largest and most vibrant cities, now symbolic of China’s economic might. The film centers on Nanjing Road, one of China’s oldest commercial streets and today a popular destination for tourists and moneyed Chinese. The street has also become a Mecca for uprooted and homeless Chinese, who make ends by collecting garbage and recyclables. These characters and their stories are the focus of the film. The central character in Street Life is a migrant known as “Black Skin.” Black Skin faces numerous pressures in the course of the film, including police violence. In the end, these pressures are too much for him to bear and he goes mad. Black Skin’s story intersects with those of fellow bottle collectors, enterprising thieves and even a young boy who has been abandoned.

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Reviews

Hellen
2006/01/01

I like the storyline of this show,it attract me so much

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Evengyny
2006/01/02

Thanks for the memories!

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Platicsco
2006/01/03

Good story, Not enough for a whole film

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Gary
2006/01/04

The movie's not perfect, but it sticks the landing of its message. It was engaging - thrilling at times - and I personally thought it was a great time.

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