Wukan: The Flame of Democracy
MovieTitle | Wukan: Minzu zhi guang |
User score | 7 |
Release date | Dec 7, 2013 |
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Director | Lynn Lee , James Leong |
Production country | CN |
Run time | 97 min. |
Late in 2011, Wukan, a village in southern China, captured international attention when demonstrators flooded the streets, rebelling against decades of corrupt rule. Despite the hurdles, the unthinkable happened in Wukan - the village committee fell and democratic elections were announced. But, what happens after a successful uprising? WUKAN: THE FLAME OF DEMOCRACY follows the challenges faced by a rural Chinese community after adopting a new political system.