Spring Subway (2002)

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Description:

Spring Subway is a critically acclaimed movie that begins with a white lie. Jian Bin, played by Geng Le, has been unemployed for three months. However, he cannot bring himself to tell his wife of seven years, Xu Jung Lei. To maintain the illusion of employment, he dresses in a suit, takes his briefcase, and pretends to leave for work every morning. Instead, he spends his days riding the subway. Beneath the city, the camera explores the diverse worlds of other couples, each with their own unique rhythm of communication. As Jian Bin runs out of money and excuses, his desperation grows, while his relationship with his wife slowly shuts down into banal conversations. Little does he know, she has her own secrets too. This captivating motion picture, which performed exceptionally well on the festival circuit, offers a poignant look at modern relationships that will deeply resonate with an international audience.

Country: Chinese

Status: Completed

Released: 2002

Genre:Drama; Romance