Ash Is Purest White (2019)

  • NR
  • 03/15/2019 (US)
  • Crime, Romance, Drama
  • 2h 16m

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

Overview

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.

Jia Zhang-ke

Screenplay, Director

Cast

Zhao Tao's headshot

Zhao Tao

Zhao Qiao
Liao Fan's headshot

Liao Fan

Guo Bin
Diao Yi-nan's headshot

Diao Yi-nan

Lin Jiadong
Ding Jiali's headshot

Ding Jiali

Woman on Boat
Dong Zijian's headshot

Dong Zijian

Policeman in Fengjie
Xu Zheng's headshot

Xu Zheng

Man from Karamay
Zhang Yibai's headshot

Zhang Yibai

First Man in Fengjie Restaurant
Zhang Yi's headshot

Zhang Yi

Second Man in Fengjie Restaurant

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