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.

Director: Jia Zhangke

Cast

Zhao Tao

Zhao Qiao

Liao Fan

Guo Bin

Diao Yinan

Lin Jiadong

Ding Jiali

Woman on Boat

Dong Zijian

Policeman in Fengjie

Xu Zheng

Man from Karamay

Zhang Yibai

First Man in Fengjie Restaurant

Zhang Yi

Second Man in Fengjie Restaurant