Movie

This Is Sanlitun

“China is like a beer, if you don't like the taste you can just keep drinking”

★ 8.1(7)20131h 35m

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Good to know

Director: Róbert I. Douglas
Release date: 2013-09-10
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Australia
Studio: Vintage Pictures

This Is Sanlitun — trailer

About This Is Sanlitun

This Is Sanlitun is a 2013 movie in the Comedy, Drama and Family genres, directed by Róbert I. Douglas, starring Carlos Ottery, Christopher Loton and Ai Wan. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.1/10 from 7 viewers. Below you can see where to watch This Is Sanlitun in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

British sad sack Gary is a failed entrepreneur who has just arrived in Beijing's stylish Sanlitun district, allegedly to start a business. There are other reasons why he has uprooted himself — he's followed his ex-wife and young son, for one — but he soon finds out that China isn't the easiest place to succeed. Blissfully untouched by self-awareness, and only fitfully in tune with reality, Gary sallies forth to make money, armed with faith in himself and little to no knowledge of Chinese culture. He soon hooks up with Frank, a trust-fund kid from Australia who offers to mentor Gary in Eastern ways, although Frank's pedagogical method is restricted to yelling at Gary for being a Westerner and not being as "Chinese" as him.

Cast

Carlos Ottery

Gary

Christopher Loton

Frank

Ai Wan

Lin

Cromwell Cheung

Wang Ke

Themes & keywords

city portraitdelusionmale friendshiplove lettermockumentaryslice of lifebeijing, chinamodern chinaexpatriategreat wall of chinacultural conflictmodern lifedeadpan

Frequently asked questions

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How long is This Is Sanlitun?+

This Is Sanlitun has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in This Is Sanlitun?+

This Is Sanlitun stars Carlos Ottery, Christopher Loton, Ai Wan and Cromwell Cheung.

When did This Is Sanlitun come out?+

This Is Sanlitun is a 2013 movie directed by Róbert I. Douglas.

What genre is This Is Sanlitun?+

This Is Sanlitun is Comedy, Drama, Family and Romance film.

Who directed This Is Sanlitun?+

This Is Sanlitun was directed by Róbert I. Douglas.