Ash Is Purest White
江湖儿女
“In a world in ruins, love and loyalty burn out, but never disappear.”
Synopsis
Set in China's underworld, this tale of love and betrayal follows a dancer who fired a gun to protect her mobster boyfriend during a fight. On release from prison 5 years later, she sets out to find him.
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Ash is Purest White | Official US Trailer | Starts March 15Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-01-31
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Festival de Cannes
Festival / Special Debut
March 15, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 30, 2019
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jia Zhangke
- Screenplay & Story
- Jia Zhangke
- Original Score
- Lim Giong
- Original Title
- 江湖儿女
- Country of Origin
- China, France, Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Production Studios
- Shanghai Film Group, Xstream Pictures, Huanxi Media, ARTE France Cinéma, MK Productions, Office Kitano
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jia Zhangke
Jia Zhangke
Lim Giong
Éric Gautier
Matthieu Laclau, Lin Xudong
Shôzô Ichiyama, Ren Zhonglun, Jia Zhangke, Dong Ping, Nathanaël Karmitz
Department Leadership Roster
Jia Zhangke
Director
Éric Gautier
Director of Photography
Matthieu Laclau
Editor
Lin Xudong
Editor
Shôzô Ichiyama
Producer
Jia Zhangke
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ash Is Purest White
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ash Is Purest White about?
Set in China's underworld, this tale of love and betrayal follows a dancer who fired a gun to protect her mobster boyfriend during a fight. On release from prison 5 years later, she sets out to find him.
Who directed Ash Is Purest White?
Ash Is Purest White was directed by Jia Zhangke.
Who stars in Ash Is Purest White?
The principal cast of Ash Is Purest White includes Zhao Tao, Liao Fan, Diao Yinan, Ding Jiali, Dong Zijian.
When was Ash Is Purest White released and how long is it?
Ash Is Purest White was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 2h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Ash Is Purest White?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ash Is Purest White was composed by Lim Giong.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ash Is Purest White?
Ash Is Purest White holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).