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Plastic City

2009 · 118 min Action Thriller
3.9 / 10 · TMDB

Yuda, a Chinese immigrant, and his adopted son Kirin, who he saved being eaten by a tiger in the jungle, stand at the head of a massive pirated goods operation that brings in both money and influence. But their empire is crumbling, as corrupt politicians and rival gangs seek to end their power in the city. Yuda is soon got arrested and his dedicated son tries his best to save not just the family business, but his father's reputation.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title 荡寇
Year 2009
Country Brazil, China, France
Genre Action, Thriller
Director Nelson Yu Lik-wai
Runtime 118 min.
Rating TMDB: 3.9/10 (6 votes)

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The film constructs its world on the clash between the grimy streets of São Paulo and the characters' almost mythical jungle past. It relies on visceral, chaotic visuals to explore themes of decay, loyalty, and the futile search for legacy in a corrupt world.

What lingers after the final frame is not the action, but a gritty, melancholic portrait of an empire built on sand, where every alliance is temporary. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Nelson Yu Lik-wai

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