Useless Man
Overview
ZHENG Dasheng's "Tianjin Xianren" (A Useless Man) portrays the characteristic figure of an idler roaming the streets of Tianjin shortly before the Sino-Japanese War. Director Zheng skillfully interweaves the traditional storytelling performance with a humorous, and somewhat absurd narrative which blurs the distinction between life and performance, illusion and reality. Deeply rooted in local Tianjin culture, the films authentic depiction of the atmosphere of the city is filled with wisdom and energy. Insightful and highly entertaining, the film is a brilliant technical tour-de-force.
About Useless Man (2012)
Released in 2012, Useless Man is a feature film (CN). It was directed by Zheng Dasheng and written by Yuxuan Jin and Xi Lin. The cast is led by Xincheng Guan and Li Hongchen. With a runtime of 1h 30m, the film averages 6.0/10 across 1 TMDB ratings.
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