Crime ·Romance ·Drama · China · 2018 · 2h 16m

Ash Is Purest White

江湖儿女

Ash Is Purest White poster
Director
Jia Zhangke
Cast
Zhao Tao as Zhao Qiao Liao Fan as Guo Bin Diao Yinan as Lin Jiadong Ding Jiali as Woman on Boat Dong Zijian as Policeman in Fengjie Xu Zheng as Man from Karamay
Crew
Éric Gautier — Director of Photography Matthieu Laclau — Editor Lin Xudong — Editor Jia Zhangke — Writer Shôzô Ichiyama — Producer
Tagline

In a world in ruins, love and loyalty burn out, but never disappear.

Synopsis

Set in China's underworld, this tale of love and betrayal follows a dancer who fired a gun to protect her mobster boyfriend during a fight. On release from prison 5 years later, she sets out to find him.

Trailer Ash Is Purest White — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
chinacriminal underworldmob bosshandgun
Key Collaborators
Jia Zhangke Director Éric Gautier Director of Photography Matthieu Laclau Editor Lin Xudong Editor Jia Zhangke Writer Shôzô Ichiyama Producer
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