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 |
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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 |
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Public Film Contact: | Hao Wu |
Publicity Contact: | David Magdael |
Sales Agent: | Cinetic Media |