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199994 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Old Men

199994 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

In modern China, elderly citizens confront isolation and despair, grappling with feelings of uselessness amid a rapidly changing society.

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In modern China, elderly citizens confront isolation and despair, grappling with feelings of uselessness amid a rapidly changing society.

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Yang Lina

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In modern China, elderly citizens face isolation and despair. Lina Yang's documentary, "Old Men," captures their struggles with feelings of uselessness and loss of purpose. The film portrays the daily lives of these individuals, revealing the emotional toll of aging in a rapidly changing society. Over 94 minutes, it presents their stories and challenges in stark detail.

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