A highly atmospheric and fascinating mystery, set in the working class regions of Northern China. It is compelling from beginning to end, enigmatic, tragic and beautiful. It has no heroes. It ends with heartbreak and farce. It should be watched more than once.
It compares, in my mind, to the police procedurals of Maj Sjowall and Per Wahloo.
Many people have mentioned an extraordinary scene of violence that occurs early in the film. This is an iconic cinematic moment which you will never forget. It also transforms everything that comes later, lending it an air of ambiguity that is never fully resolved.
It compares, in my mind, to the police procedurals of Maj Sjowall and Per Wahloo.
Many people have mentioned an extraordinary scene of violence that occurs early in the film. This is an iconic cinematic moment which you will never forget. It also transforms everything that comes later, lending it an air of ambiguity that is never fully resolved.