Peacock

Peacock

2005 · 144 min · ★ 7.3 · Drama

Brings viewers into a small Chinese city and inspires familiarity with the rhythms of everyday existence, with people's dreams, shortcomings and illusions in a way that is universal.

Directed by Gu Changwei · Written by Qiang Li

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