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Ash Is Purest White

NR20182h 16mJia Zhangke
IMDb 7.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 99% · Metacritic 85

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"In a world in ruins, love and loyalty burn out, but never disappear."

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.

CrimeRomanceDrama
ChinaCriminal UnderworldMob BossHandgun

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Frequently asked questions

What is Ash Is Purest White (2018) about?

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.

Who stars in Ash Is Purest White?

Ash Is Purest White stars Zhao Tao (Zhao Qiao), Liao Fan (Guo Bin), Diao Yinan (Lin Jiadong), Ding Jiali (Woman on Boat), Dong Zijian (Policeman in Fengjie). The film was directed by Jia Zhangke.

How long is Ash Is Purest White?

Ash Is Purest White has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2018. It is rated NR.

Is Ash Is Purest White worth watching?

Ash Is Purest White holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 99. Fans of Crime, Romance, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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