A town in Fengjie county is gradually being demolished and flooded to make way for the Three Gorges Dam. A man and woman visit the town to locate their estranged spouses, and become witness to the societal changes.
Cinematography
Yu Lik-wai turns industrial decay into breathtaking tableaux.
Direction
Jia shoots real demolition, real people, real disappearing.
Acting
Non-professional cast brings unperformable authenticity.
Director
Jia Zhangke
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
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