Watching TV with the Red Chinese (2012)
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Synopsis
When Tzu, Wa and Chen come to New York City in the summer of 1980 to study, they find themselves in a strange land far, far away from life in communist China. Consuming a heavy daily diet of American T.V., they are captivated by the cacophonous culture surrounding them. They make friends with their next-door neighbor Dexter, his sometimes girlfriend Suzanne and the struggling filmmaker Billy. They party. One falls dangerously in love. But a brutal mugging and an ex-boyfriend’s crazed jealousy plunge them into a state of cultural confusion and fear. When, on December 8, 1980, John Lennon is murdered, the trio fatefully confronts the social violence that surrounds them.
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Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | January 20th, 2012 (Limited) by Roam Films |
| Running Time: | 105 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Retro Black and White |
| Plot point: | Culture Clash, Interracial Romance, Love Triangle, Non-Chronological |
| Social setting: | College |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Historical Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Emmkens, Blue Water Films |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English, Mandarin |
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Synopsis
When Tzu, Wa and Chen come to New York City in the summer of 1980 to study, they find themselves in a strange land far, far away from life in communist China. Consuming a heavy daily diet of American T.V., they are captivated by the cacophonous culture surrounding them. They make friends with their next-door neighbor Dexter, his sometimes girlfriend Suzanne and the struggling filmmaker Billy. They party. One falls dangerously in love. But a brutal mugging and an ex-boyfriend’s crazed jealousy plunge them into a state of cultural confusion and fear. When, on December 8, 1980, John Lennon is murdered, the trio fatefully confronts the social violence that surrounds them.
Metrics
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | January 20th, 2012 (Limited) by Roam Films |
| Running Time: | 105 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Retro Black and White |
| Plot point: | Culture Clash, Interracial Romance, Love Triangle, Non-Chronological |
| Social setting: | College |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Historical Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Emmkens, Blue Water Films |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English, Mandarin |
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.