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Tie Xi Qu: West of the Tracks
7.8 / 10• 2004• 9h 11m•NR• Chinese
Documentary
Storyline
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.
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Wang Bing's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Tie Xi Qu: West of the Tracks is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
