@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
People's Republic of Desire
"What Will You Find If You Pin All Your Hopes Online?"
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.
Quick Stats
6.3
TMDB Rating
10
Votes
1h 35m
Runtime
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Budget
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Key Crew
DirectorBong Joon-ho
WriterPark Chan-wook
CinematographyDavid Lynch
ComposerLuca Guadagnino
EditorAri Aster
Produced by
Tripod MediaITVSJustFilms / Ford FoundationTribeca Film InstituteCorporation for Public BroadcastingSundance Institute
Where to Watch
Streaming
Netflix
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
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Timothée Kaluuya
Jude
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Zendaya McDormand
Anna
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Michael Reeves
The Projectionist
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Viola Portman
Mira
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Daniel Hardy
Father Abel
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Frances Ronan
The Conductor
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Keanu Isaac
Lena
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Natalie Blanchett
Mr. Crane
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Tom Ali
The Woman in Red
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Saoirse Pugh
Solomon
