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Release Year2013
Runtime1h 35m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Drama, Family
Votes7
DirectorRóbert I. Douglas
WritersCarlos Ottery, Róbert I. Douglas, Christopher Loton
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.1 out of 10
Cast4 credited
Also Known AsThis Is Sanlitun
About This Is Sanlitun
British sad sack Gary is a failed entrepreneur who has just arrived in Beijing's stylish Sanlitun district, allegedly to start a business. There are other reasons why he has uprooted himself — he's followed his ex-wife and young son, for one — but he soon finds out that China isn't the easiest place to succeed. Blissfully untouched by self-awareness, and only fitfully in tune with reality, Gary sallies forth to make money, armed with faith in himself and little to no knowledge of Chinese culture. He soon hooks up with Frank, a trust-fund kid from Australia who offers to mentor Gary in Eastern ways, although Frank's pedagogical method is restricted to yelling at Gary for being a Westerner and not being as "Chinese" as him.
Directed by Róbert I. Douglas, This Is Sanlitun leans on a strong ensemble — Carlos Ottery, Christopher Loton, Ai Wan — 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 comedy titles of 2013.
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