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Days After n Coming
Hong Kong's high-speed rail link, the demolition of Choi Yuen Village, the impending budget and the influence of the global Occupy movement are at the centre of independent filmmaker Lo's timely measure of the city's pulse. Ostensibly the third entry in a trilogy that began with 21 years after. (2010) and to be continued (2010), which also captured public reaction to watershed moments in Hong Kong's political life since 2009. The documentary was built upon the material used in its previous installment (to be continued, 46 minutes). It disproves the notion of a passive Hong Kong in a chronicle of a generation poised for massive social change.
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Plot Summary
A young coal miner from a remote village seeks his former girlfriend, a former classmate, and an old friend in a rapidly changing China. His journey through the country's bustling metropolises reveals the economic disparities and social shifts of the era.
Critical Reception
The film received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its depiction of contemporary China and Jia Zhangke's directorial style. However, some found the narrative to be somewhat meandering.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its insightful social commentary on modern China.
Jia Zhangke's signature observational style is evident.
Some critics noted a lack of narrative cohesion.
Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's realistic portrayal of China's economic development and its impact on individuals. Some viewers felt the story could have been more focused.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for the Golden Lion at the 69th Venice International Film Festival.
Fun Fact
The film was shot using digital cameras and often features non-professional actors alongside its main cast, a common practice in Jia Zhangke's films to enhance realism.
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