China is like a beer, if you don't like the taste you can just keep drinking
British sad sack Gary is a failed entrepreneur who has just arrived in Beijing's stylish Sanlitun district, allegedly to start a business. There are other reasons why he has uprooted himself — he's followed his ex-wife and young son, for one — but he soon finds out that China isn't the easiest place to succeed. Blissfully untouched by self-awareness, and only fitfully in tune with reality, Gary sallies forth to make money, armed with faith in himself and little to no knowledge of Chinese culture. He soon hooks up with Frank, a trust-fund kid from Australia who offers to mentor Gary in Eastern ways, although Frank's pedagogical method is restricted to yelling at Gary for being a Westerner and not being as "Chinese" as him.
This Is Sanlitun (2013) is a comedy, drama, family and romance film directed by Róbert I. Douglas, released on September 10, 2013 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Carlos Ottery, Christopher Loton, Ai Wan and Cromwell Cheung. Viewers rate it 8.1 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
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Directed by Róbert I. Douglas, written by Carlos Ottery, Róbert I. Douglas and Christopher Loton, produced by Hlín Jóhannesdóttir.
Average viewer score of 8.1/10 from 7 ratings.
Located in Beijing’s bustling Chaoyang District, the Sanlitun area is home to the city’s ever-growing expatriate community due to its vibrant nightlife and proximity to various embassies, not to mention its luxury shopping center that constitutes a veritable retail wonderland for those who have secured big salaries through relocation to the Concrete Dragon. Sanlitun’s social scene is enjoyed as much by…
Reviewed on April 14, 2015
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The main cast of This Is Sanlitun (2013) includes Carlos Ottery, Christopher Loton, Ai Wan and Cromwell Cheung. The film was directed by Róbert I. Douglas. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
This Is Sanlitun was released on September 10, 2013 and runs for 1h 35m.
This Is Sanlitun (2013) holds an average rating of 8.1 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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