
Two disaffected, unemployed Chinese youth drift through life on the streets of their industrial town, their paths crossing with that of a local young singer and dancer working for a liquor company as a spokesmodel.
Directed by Jia Zhangke, Unknown Pleasures leans on a strong ensemble — Wei Wei Zhao, Zhao Tao, Qiong Wu — 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 2002.
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