Synopsis
Over ten thousand clothing factories operate in Huzhou, where migrant workers endure long hours and harsh conditions for minimal pay.
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Synopsis
Xiao Min and Ling Ling leave their rural homes to work in Huzhou, a city with over ten thousand clothing factories. They endure long hours in difficult conditions for minimal pay. Living in cramped dormitories, they face daily struggles and harsh working environments. Bitter Money captures their experiences and the challenges of migrant life in modern China. The film premiered at the 73rd Venice Film Festival, where it won the award for best screenplay in the Orizzonti competition.
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Why Watch
- See the harsh realities of Huzhou's clothing factories.
- Meet the two cousins navigating tough working conditions.
- Find out about the cramped living situations of migrant workers.
Did You Know
- Bitter Money premiered at the 73rd Venice Film Festival in 2016.
- The film has an 89% positive rating from 9 critics on Rotten Tomatoes.
- It received a score of 75 out of 100 from 4 critics on Metacritic.
- The documentary has a runtime of 157 minutes.
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Who directed the documentary Bitter Money?
Bitter Money was directed by Wang Bing.
What percentage of critics gave Bitter Money positive reviews on Rotten Tomatoes?
Bitter Money received positive reviews from 89% of 9 critics on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is the duration of the documentary Bitter Money?
Bitter Money has a duration of 157 minutes.
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