Cities of Last Things
2018 · Movie · 107 min · ★ 6.4 · 74% critics
A life is reshaped by three pivotal events unfolding across different time periods, seasons, and nights. This fragmented story gradually connects those moments into a portrait of change, consequence, and the forces that push someone toward a very different future.
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Details
- Original title
- 幸福城市
- Years
- 2018
- Release date
- 2018-12-13
- Language
- Chinese
- Runtime
- 107 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 74/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.4/10 (77 votes)
About
You may like this if you enjoy puzzle-like, time-shifting dramas that slowly connect major life events, especially if titles like Black Coal, Thin Ice or The Wild Goose Lake appeal to you; Not for you if you want a straightforward, easy-to-follow story.
Pros: intriguing time-jump structure; layered life story; strong sense of mystery | Cons: fragmented pacing; limited immediate clarity; requires close attention
Awards & recognition
- IFFR audience award · 2019 · nominated
Cast & crew
Lee Hong-Chi
as Young Zhang Dongling
Jack Kao
as Adult Zhang Dongling
Louise Grinberg
as Ara
Ding Ning
as Big Sister Wang
Huang Lu
as Young Yu Fang
Vickey Liu
as Adult Yu Fang
Chang Kuo-Chu
Shih Chin-Hang
Ivy Yin
Xie Zhang-ying
as Teenage Zhang Dongling
Directed by Ho Wi-ding