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20097 minPG-13doc-short

Giallo a Milano

20097 minPG-13doc-short

Several murders occur each year in Milan's Chinatown, often involving meat-axes and taking place in broad daylight.

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Lorenzo Latrofa

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Several murders occur each year in Milan's Chinatown, often involving meat-axes and taking place in broad daylight.

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Sergio Bassodirector

Lorenzo Latrofadirector

Sergio Bassowriter

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An Italian man proposes to a Chinese woman in Milan's Chinatown, igniting a series of confrontations among various characters. This neighborhood, one of the largest and oldest Chinatowns in Europe, faces significant challenges, including multiple murders each year. The film presents a narrative that intertwines themes of conflict and aspiration between Western and Chinese cultures, set against the backdrop of a vibrant yet troubled community.

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