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Beijing Film Studio

So Close to Paradise

1998 93 min Chinese
Wubly rating 6.4 IMDb rating 6.4

Two young farm workers, who like millions of others, leave their village to seek their fortunes in the city. Each chose a vastly different path to make it and become embroiled in misunderstandings, gangster brawls and police raids.

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Wang Xiaoshuai Director · Ming Pang Screenplay

First release December 10, 1998 · Produced in China · Original title 扁担·姑娘

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Beijing Film Studio

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Original title

扁担·姑娘

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Chinese

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Chinese

Release dates

Hong Kong SAR China · December 10, 1998

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