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People's Republic of Desire
People's Republic of Desire
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  2. People's Republic of Desire

People's Republic of Desire

2018
1h 35m
Documentary

Status

Released

Release

2018

Runtime

1h 35m

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Storyline

"What Will You Find If You Pin All Your Hopes Online?"

In China’s popular live-streaming showrooms, three millennials – a karaoke singer, a migrant worker and a rags-to-riches comedian – seek fame, fortune and human connection, ultimately finding the same promises and perils online as in their real lives.

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 35m
Nov 30, 2018
Languages
Mandarin
Director
Hao Wu
Hao Wu
Production
Tripod Media
Tripod Media
ITVS
ITVS
JustFilms / Ford Foundation
JustFilms / Ford Foundation
Tribeca Film Institute
Tribeca Film Institute
Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Production Countries
China

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