Ash Is Purest White
In a world in ruins, love and loyalty burn out, but never disappear.
Directed by Jia Zhangke
Produced by Shanghai Film Group, Xstream Pictures
A melancholic portrait of devotion and disillusionment set against China's criminal underworld, where a woman's sacrifice for love becomes a journey through loss and the erosion of loyalty.
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.
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Is Ash Is Purest White sad? Yes, very. More sad than 92% of films.
Does Ash Is Purest White end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.
Is Ash Is Purest White scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.
Is Ash Is Purest White violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.
Is Ash Is Purest White easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Like Ash Is Purest White
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Ash Is Purest White, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Ash Is Purest White, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Ash Is Purest White, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
