Tian zhu ding = A touch of sin /

天注定 /

Inspired by four shocking and true events, the film focuses on four characters who are driven to violent ends. An angry miner, enraged by widespread corruption, decides to take justice into his own hands. A rootless migrant discovers the infinite possibilities of owning a firearm. A young receptioni...

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Other Authors: Jia, Zhangke, 1970- (Screenwriter), Wang, Baoqiang (Actor), Zhao, Tao, 1978- (Actor), Jiang, Wu, 1967- (Actor), Li, Meng, 1990- (Actor), Zhang, Jiayi, 1970- (Actor), Yu, Liwei, 1966- (director of photography.), Lin, Qiang, 1964- (composer (expression))
Format: Video
Language:Chinese
Language Notes:Mandarin and Cantonese dialogue with English subtitles.
Published: [Beijing?] : [Japan] : [Shanghai] : MK2 : Xstream Pictures ; Office Kitano ; Shanghai Film Group Corporation, [2013]
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Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Kanopy)
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Summary:Inspired by four shocking and true events, the film focuses on four characters who are driven to violent ends. An angry miner, enraged by widespread corruption, decides to take justice into his own hands. A rootless migrant discovers the infinite possibilities of owning a firearm. A young receptionist is pushed beyond her limits by an abusive client. A young factory worker goes from one discouraging job to the next, only to face increasingly degrading circumstances.
Item Description:Originally released as a motion picture in 2013.
Physical Description:1 online resource (1 video file (130 min.)) : sound, color
Awards:Best screenplay, Festival de Cannes.
Production Credits:Director of photography, Yu Liwei ; music composer, Lin Qiang ; editors, Maxiu, Lin Xudong.