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Tie Xi Qu: West of the Tracks

2004·Movie
9h 11min
80
GreatGoodWatch score

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Striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Profoundly sad and moving

  • Melancholy9
  • Pathos8
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Dark Humor2

World

History, class and money, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7

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A detailed look at the gradual decline of Shenyang’s industrial Tiexi district, an area that was once a vibrant example of China’s socialist economy. But industry is changing, and the factories of Tiexi are closing. Director Wang Bing introduces us to some of the workers affected by the closures, and to their families.
Chinese DocumentaryIndustrial DeclineSocial RealismWorking Class LifeFactory ClosuresEconomic ChangeHistorical PerspectiveCharacter-DrivenShenyang, China

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80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 8.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Tie Xi Qu: West of the Tracks?

9 h 11 min

Tie Xi Qu: West of the Tracks runs 9 h 11 min.

What language is Tie Xi Qu: West of the Tracks in?

Chinese

It was made in Chinese. Produced in China.