People's Republic of Desire

“What Will You Find If You Pin All Your Hopes Online?”

6.3

2018

1h 35m

Documentary

In China’s popular live-streaming showrooms, three millennials – a karaoke singer, a migrant worker and a rags-to-riches comedian – seek fame, fortune and human connection, ultimately finding the same promises and perils online as in their real lives.

Key Crew

Director

Hao Wu

Producers

Liu Xin

Hao Wu

Cinematography

Hao Wu

Music

Michael Tuller

Keywords

workerchinakaraokecomedianinternet

Videos (2)

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