This Is Sanlitun
“China is like a beer, if you don't like the taste you can just keep drinking”
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.
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This is Sanlitun / Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-11
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June 1, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Róbert I. Douglas
- Screenplay & Story
- Róbert I. Douglas, Carlos Ottery, Christopher Loton
- Original Title
- This Is Sanlitun
- Country of Origin
- Australia, China, Iceland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Vintage Pictures, Film Douglas & Li
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Róbert I. Douglas
Róbert I. Douglas, Carlos Ottery, Christopher Loton
Hlín Jóhannesdóttir
Department Leadership Roster
Róbert I. Douglas
Director
Róbert I. Douglas
Screenplay
Carlos Ottery
Screenplay
Christopher Loton
Screenplay
Hlín Jóhannesdóttir
Producer
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What is This Is Sanlitun about?
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.
Who directed This Is Sanlitun?
This Is Sanlitun was directed by Róbert I. Douglas.
Who stars in This Is Sanlitun?
The principal cast of This Is Sanlitun includes Carlos Ottery, Christopher Loton, Ai Wan, Cromwell Cheung.
When was This Is Sanlitun released and how long is it?
This Is Sanlitun was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.