Beijing Blues

"Beijing Blues" is a gritty drama that delves into the lives of everyday Chinese citizens struggling to make a living in the bustling metropolis. Shot in a raw and unpolished style, the film features non-professional actors who are well-known micro-bloggers, including publisher Zhang Lixian, folk singer Zhou Yunpeng, and screenwriter Shi Hang. Based on a true story, the movie follows a plainclothes policeman named Zhang Huiling, who has worked for over a decade in a community of Haidian District, Beijing. Through his eyes, the film offers a glimpse into the harsh realities faced by ordinary people in China's capital city.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Beijing Blues include Prisoners, The Town, Recoil, Appaloosa, Good Time, Unthinkable.