Beijing Rocks

Beijing Rocks

2001 · 110 min · ★ 6.1 · Drama, Romance, Music

A rock and roll story that portrays the decay of political and cultural lacunae that have separated China and Hong Kong for so long.

Directed by Mabel Cheung Yuen-Ting · Written by Alex Law Kai-Yui

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