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.
Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.
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GoodWatch score 75September 21, 2018 · 2 h 16 min · NR
Establishing Character Moment, Give Me Back My Wallet, Con Man +9
5 questions, like "Where can I stream Ash Is Purest White?"
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In the United States, Ash Is Purest White streams on Philo, Criterion, Fandor, and Cohen Media, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 19 other countries.
Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7, Letterboxd 3.8 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 99%, and Metacritic 85). Critics rate it higher (92 out of 100) than audiences (72).
It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.
Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.
No, it was made in Chinese.
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