Born in Beijing tells the story of 'petitioners': citizens who feel themselves wrongfully treated by the local authorities and seek settlement in the capital. There are thought to be more than 100,000 petitioners in Beijing. These people, harassed by 'interceptors', brave terrible conditions in their battle against injustice and corruption.
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Li Ma Director
First release January 1, 2011 · Produced in China · Original title 京生
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China
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Original title
京生
Original language
Chinese
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Chinese
Release dates
China · January 1, 2011
Limited theatrical
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Netherlands
February 1, 2012 · International Film Festival Rotterdam
Sweden
January 27, 2012 · Göteborg International Film Festival
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