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A Touch of Sin

7.2/10

Rating

131 min

Runtime

2013

Release Year

Jia Zhangke

Director

Cast

Jiang Wu, Wang Baoqiang, Zhao Tao, Li Meng, Zhang Jiayi

Quick Synopsis

In various provinces of China, four individuals face intense struggles that lead them to violence. A miner becomes furious after witnessing corruption in his rural village. A migrant worker learns about the power and danger of owning a gun. A receptionist endures abuse from a client until she reaches her breaking point. Meanwhile, a young factory worker moves through a series of jobs, each presenting its own challenges. Their stories reveal the pressures and injustices that drive ordinary people toward extreme actions.

Detailed Synopsis of A Touch of Sin

Four people in different provinces are driven to violent ends: An angry miner is enraged by corruption in his village. A migrant discovers the possibilities of owning a firearm. A receptionist is pushed beyond her limits by an abusive client. A young factory worker goes from one job to the next.

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