

A Long Shot(2024)
Inspired by a shocking incident at a factory in northeastern China in the mid-90s, this astonishing debut film portrays people struggling amidst rapid changes in the status quo. The production of the gunfight in the latter part is superb. A surprising directorial debut on a large scale.

Movie: A Long Shot
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