Ash Is Purest White
In a world in ruins, love and loyalty burn out, but never disappear.
Genres
Overview
Set in China's underworld, this tale of love and betrayal follows a dancer who fired a gun to protect her mobster boyfriend during a fight. On release from prison 5 years later, she sets out to find him.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
136 min
Release Date
2018-09-21
Status
Released
Original Language
Chinese
Vote Count
339
Vote Average
6.8
Zhao Tao
Zhao Qiao
Liao Fan
Guo Bin
Diao Yinan
Lin Jiadong
Ding Jiali
Woman on Boat
Dong Zijian
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Xu Zheng
Man from Karamay
Zhang Yibai
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Zhang Yi
Second Man in Fengjie Restaurant
Feng Xiaogang
Feng Jiamei
Kang Kang
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