People's Republic of Desire

In a digital universe where live streamers earn as much as $200K a month, can virtual relationships replace real-life human connection? People's Republic of Desire tells the stories of two such online stars who've risen from isolation to fame and fortune in China. The film takes us on a vérité journey through their live streaming showrooms, which have become virtual gathering places for hundreds of millions - from the super rich who lavish performers with digital gifts, to poor migrant workers who worship them. The characters are brought together in a series of bizarre online idol competitions, where they discover that happiness in their virtual world may be as elusive as in the real one.

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Credits

Director:

Hao Wu

Executive Producer:

Jean Tsien, Sally Jo Fifer, Lois Vossen

Producer:

Hao Wu

Cinematographer:

Hao Wu

Editor:

Hao Wu

Sound Designer:

Ron Bochar

Music:

Michael Tuller

Principal Cast:

Shen Man, Li Xianliang, Jiang Congyong

Additional Credits:

Animation & VFX: Eric Jordan, Co-producer: Xin Liu, Consulting Editor: Nanfu Wang, Consulting Producer: Alison Klayman

Contact

Distributor:

Jason Ishikawa
jason@cineticmedia.com

Public Film Contact:

Hao Wu
Tripod Media LLC
ontheroad@gmail.com
9174368955

Publicity Contact:

David Magdael
dmagdael@tcdm-associates.com
2136247827

Sales Agent:

Cinetic Media

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2018
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Runtime:
94:25 mins