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Release Year2013
Runtime2h 11m
LanguageCantonese
CertificationNR
GenresCrime, Drama
Votes389
DirectorJia Zhangke
WritersJia Zhangke
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsA Touch of Sin
About A Touch of Sin
Four people in different provinces are driven to violent ends: An angry miner is enraged by corruption in his village. A migrant discovers the possibilities of owning a firearm. A receptionist is pushed beyond her limits by an abusive client. A young factory worker goes from one job to the next.
Directed by Jia Zhangke, A Touch of Sin leans on a strong ensemble — Jiang Wu, Wang Baoqiang, Zhao Tao — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about crime titles of 2013.
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