
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.



