Beijing Flickers

Beijing is happening these days, but not everyone is living the golden life. Dumped, fired, evicted and abandoned by everyone (including his dog), a down-on-his-luck man finds solace with a circle of equally ill-fated friends, in this touching and lighthearted drama from independent Chinese auteur Zhang Yuan (Beijing Bastards). (TIFF.)

Director: Zhang Yuan

Cast: Duan Bowen, Li Xinyun, Vivien Han, Lü Yulai, Shishi, Wang Jingchun, Zihan Qin, Zinuo Wang

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