Walking on the Wild Side
Originally released in 2006. Walking on the Wild Side is a drama film. directed by Han Jie. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Bai Paijiang, Guo Qiang, and Lu Jie
Synopsis
Han Jie’s feature debut draws on his own experiences growing up in a desolate mining district in northern China’s Shanxi province. A Chinese road movie, Walking on the Wild Side charts a young gang’s continuous flights from one kind of trouble to the next. Mirroring the stark and barren landscape, the film relays the grim story of these delinquents’ dreams of liberty and easy money. Played by nonprofessional actors who are real life troublemakers, the film offers a realism that is at once oppressive, cruel, and sympathetic.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 24, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (7 votes)
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
China
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Production Companies
- Xstream Pictures
- Les Petites Lumieres
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walking on the Wild Side about?
Han Jie’s feature debut draws on his own experiences growing up in a desolate mining district in northern China’s Shanxi province. A Chinese road movie, Walking on the Wild Side charts a young ...
Who directed Walking on the Wild Side?
Walking on the Wild Side was directed by Han Jie.
How long is Walking on the Wild Side?
Walking on the Wild Side has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Walking on the Wild Side released?
Walking on the Wild Side was released on March 24, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Walking on the Wild Side?
The main cast of Walking on the Wild Side includes Bai Paijiang, Guo Qiang, Lu Jie, Zhao Tao.