Haixian

Haixian (2001)

13 Feb 2003 • Drama • 1h 26m
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I had the good fortune to catch "Seafood" at Lincoln Center's Walter Reade Theater a couple/few years ago. I'd read about it in their monthly brochure and went to see it purely on a whim; not knowing the writer-directer nor any or the actors. I was not disappointed.Seafood shares similarities to many recent films in the DV Neorealistic movement. That is, it's not a big, glossy production with sweeping crane shots, but rather a small, intimate story about a two-people: a prostitute who goes to a seaside resort (in off-season) to kill herself. And a rogue cop who tries to thwart her plans and insinuates himself in her life.Along the way, the director provides us with a glimpse of modern China at its coldest and bleakest. The performances are perfect--especially the actor portraying the cop.Its a shame that Seafood is not on DVD in the US. It's as worthy as any Asian film available now.

Zhu Wen, Kate Zhu
Writer
Taishen Cheng, Zi Jin
Starring

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Awards: 6 wins & 6 nominations
Country: China, Hong Kong
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6.5

IMDb (90 votes)
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