People's Republic of Desire

2018 | 95 minutes | 6.3 ★ (10)

People's Republic of Desire
  • Overview

    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.

  • Release Date

    30 November 2018

  • DirectingHao Wu
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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