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People's Republic of Desire

2018Movie1 h 35 min

Documentary
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic77–Rotten Tomatoes97%77%

A moving, intriguing documentary movie about everyday modern life and pop culture.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Documentary
  • Live-Streaming Culture
  • Social Commentary
  • Internet Fame
  • Contemporary China
  • Technology & Society
  • Human Connection
  • Digital Economy
  • Character-Driven

Crew

Directed by
Hao Wu
Produced by
Hao Wu, Liu Xin
Music by
Michael Tuller

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Facts

November 30, 2018 · 1 h 35 min · Documentary

Released
November 30, 2018
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Also spoken
Chinese
Made in
China
Available in
28 countries

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Where can I stream People's Republic of Desire?

In the United States, you can rent or buy People's Republic of Desire from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.

Is People's Republic of Desire worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 77). Critics rate it higher (87 out of 100) than audiences (73).

Is People's Republic of Desire plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.