Direction
Zhang Yibai's music video aesthetic elevates mundane heartbreak.
Acting
Xu Jinglei's face does more than most scripts.
Score
Gao Xiaosong's soundtrack is basically a character.
Director
Zhang Yibai
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was part of China's 'Sixth Generation' cinema wave, capturing urban youth disillusionment after economic reform. The subway itself is a metaphor for relentless forward motion with no destination.
Xu Jinglei wrote her own character's diary entries used in the film. She and Geng Le allegedly dated during production, which explains the devastating authenticity.
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