Tie Xi Qu: West of the Tracks
Seen it?2004 | 551 min | Documentary
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and little lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- If you count yourself among fans of survival stories and anyone with a complicated family (so, everyone), this one's for you. The tension comes from simply getting through the next day. Family ties get tested in ways that ring true.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- A big, patient story, at 9 hr 11 min.
- What might put you off
- It's long: 9 hr 11 min.
- It's in Chinese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.
A detailed look at the gradual decline of Shenyang’s industrial Tiexi district, an area that was once a vibrant example of China’s socialist economy. But industry is changing, and the factories of Tiexi are closing. Director Wang Bing introduces us to some of the workers affected by the closures, and to their families.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 32K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Wang Bing