Plastic City
4.6
Yuda, a Chinese immigrant, and his adopted son Kirin, who he saved being eaten by a tiger in the jungle, stand at the head of a massive pirated goods operation that brings in both money and influence. But their empire is crumbling, as corrupt politicians and rival gangs seek to end their power in the city. Yuda is soon got arrested and his dedicated son tries his best to save not just the family business, but his father's reputation.
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Cast
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Joe Odagiri
Kirin
Known for
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Anthony Wong Chau-sang
Yuda
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Huang Yi
Ocho
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Tainá Müller
Rita
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Jeff Chen
Milhem Cortaz
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Phellipe Haagensen
Known for
City of God
Renata Jesion
Reporter
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Antônio Petrin
Coelho
Known for
Kiss of the Spider Woman
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Vinícius Zucatelli
TV Reporter
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Chen Chao-jung
Known for
Rebels of the Neon God
Vive L'Amour
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Nelson Yu Lik-wai Director · Liu Fendou Screenplay Diao Yinan Screenplay
First release August 30, 2008 · Produced in Brazil, China, France, Hong Kong SAR China, Japan · Languages Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese
Production
Xstream Pictures
Production
Gullane Entretenimento
Production
Novo Arturo Films
Production
Sundream Motion Pictures
Production
Bitters End
Production
Brazil · China · France · Hong Kong SAR China · Japan
Produced in
Languages
Original title
荡寇
Original language
Japanese
Spoken on screen
Chinese · Japanese · Portuguese
Release dates
Italy · August 30, 2008
Premiere · Venice Film Festival
Japan · March 14, 2009
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
Brazil
January 22, 2010 · Theatrical
Canada
September 8, 2008 · Premiere · Toronto International Film Festival
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