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Durian Durian

2000Movie1 h 56 min

Drama
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes–84%

A sensual, moving drama movie about everyday modern life and class and money.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you're watching with family

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Not for comfort, scares or laughs.

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Story

The first half of this film portrays the experiences of a young northern mainland Chinese woman (Fan) temporarily working as a sex worker in Hong Kong. After her 3-month visa expires, the second half of the film focuses on Yan's return to her family and her ex-fiancé in Northeast China and the ways that she invests the money that she has earned.

Feels like

  • Hong Kong Cinema
  • Social Realism
  • Sex Work
  • Class Divide
  • Immigration
  • Cultural Differences
  • Character Study
  • Emotional Journey
  • Northeast China

Cast

3 of 3

Crew

Directed by
Fruit Chan
Written by
Fruit Chan, Sheng Zhimin, Peter Chan Wai-Keung
Produced by
Carrie Wong
Music by
Lam Wah-Chuen, Carlton Chu Hing-Cheung

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Facts

November 16, 2000 · 1 h 56 min · Sexual Content

Released
November 16, 2000
Runtime
1 h 56 min
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama
Original language
Chinese
Also spoken
cn
Made in
Hong Kong SAR China, France

Tropes

Foreign Queasine, Edible Bludgeon, Opening Monologue

  • Foreign Queasine
  • Edible Bludgeon
  • Opening Monologue

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Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Durian Durian worth watching?"

Questions about Durian Durian

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Durian Durian worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.1).

Is Durian Durian 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.

Is Durian Durian in English?

Chinesecn

No, it was made in Chinese, with some cn.