Bumming in Beijing: The Last Dreamers

Bumming in Beijing: The Last Dreamers

Bumming in Beijing: The Last Dreamers

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Bumming in Beijing: The Last Dreamers

1990

2h 14m

7.6(7 votes)

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Overview

A documentary following five young artists from around China, who travelled to Beijing in the 1980s to work as freelancers, exploring their lives, careers, and what aspirations they may have for the future.

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4 members

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Bo Gao

Self

Bo Gao

Acting

Zhang Xiaping

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Sen Mu

Self

Sen Mu

Acting

Ci Zhang

Self

Ci Zhang

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