Movie
Ash Is Purest White
In a world in ruins, love and loyalty burn out, but never disappear.
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.
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Checked Jul 24, 2026
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Synopsis
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.
More about Ash Is Purest White
Cast
Zhao TaoZhao Qiao
Liao FanGuo Bin
Diao YinanLin Jiadong
Ding JialiWoman on Boat
Dong ZijianPoliceman in Fengjie
Xu ZhengMan from Karamay
Zhang YibaiFirst Man in Fengjie Restaurant
Zhang YiSecond Man in Fengjie RestaurantCredits
- Directed by
- Jia Zhangke
- Written by
- Jia Zhangke
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- Chinese
- Original title
- 江湖儿女
Production
Shanghai Film GroupChina- Xstream PicturesChina
Huanxi MediaChina
ARTE France CinémaFrance
MK ProductionsFrance
