Ash Is Purest White

“In a world in ruins, love and loyalty burn out, but never disappear.”

6.9

2018

2h 16m

CrimeRomanceDrama

Set in China's underworld, this tale of love and betrayal follows a dancer who fired a gun to protect her mobster boyfriend during a fight. On release from prison 5 years later, she sets out to find him.

Key Crew

Director

Jia Zhangke

Producers

Shôzô Ichiyama

Writers

Jia Zhangke

Cinematography

Éric Gautier

Cast (11)

Zhao Tao

Zhao Qiao

Liao Fan

Guo Bin

Diao Yinan

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Director

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Cast (11)

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