Beijing, New York

A wistful, globe-trotting romance that drifts between two cities, asking quiet questions about home and belonging.

Directed by

Rain Li

Genres

Drama, Romance

Starring

Lin Chi-ling, Charlotte Graham, Richard de Klerk

Tagline

What if you are caught between two cities you both call home?

Overview

BEIJING, NEW YORK is a touching and complex love story that bridges time, distance and culture, intertwining the lives of two Chinese childhood friends and an American artist. It is set against the backdrop of economic power shift between China and America. As the film's complex love triangle takes the audience on a wild ride, interweaving its way through the plot and each character's unique existence, it ultimately forces each of them to face life's eternal questions head-on. BEIJING, NEW YORK is a truthful and thrilling look into the journey to find true happiness and the joy, pain and adventure that ensues when one is forced to integrate their dreams into reality.

How it feels

Melancholic, romantic, earnest and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Love, identity, immigration, ambition

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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