Over nine hours, the film details the decline of Shenyang's Tiexi district as factories close and workers face unemployment during the Xiagang crisis.
Synopsis
Over nine hours, the film details the decline of Shenyang's Tiexi district as factories close and workers face unemployment during the Xiagang crisis.
Go deeperPeople
Synopsis
In the Tiexi district of Shenyang, factory workers face an uncertain future as state-run facilities close. Director Wang Bing captures the lives of these individuals over two years, from 1999 to 2001. The first part, "Rust," follows workers in a smelting plant, an electric cable factory, and a sheet metal factory, revealing their struggles with inadequate resources. "Remnants" shifts focus to families in "Rainbow Row," particularly the youth grappling with displacement. The final section, "Rails," centers on a father and son scavenging rail yards for parts as their livelihood dwindles.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Follow factory workers in Shenyang's Tiexi district.
- Meet families coping with industrial decline.
- Find out about the Xiagang unemployment crisis.
Did You Know
- The film is over nine hours long, with a duration of 551 minutes.
- It was filmed over two years, from 1999 to 2001.
- In a 2012 poll, it was named one of the 10 greatest films ever made by eight critics.
- The film was featured in the 30th Busan International Film Festival in 2025.
Perfect For
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the three parts of Tie Xi Qu: West of the Tracks?
The three parts are 'Rust,' 'Remnants,' and 'Rails.'
How long is Tie Xi Qu: West of the Tracks?
The film has a duration of 551 minutes.
Who directed Tie Xi Qu: West of the Tracks?
The film was directed by Wang Bing.
Awards & Festivals
What are people saying?
Play More Like This
Where else to watch
Browse more like this
Related Films
Is this your film?
If you made this film or hold the rights to it, we'd like to talk. We can license it and pay you a share of what it earns.
Comments