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Shanghai Tales: Episode 2 - All About My Friends
| Length: | 60 min |
| Released: | 2011 |
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This series on contemporary China is filmed from an insiders point of view and portrays daily life in one of the nation's busiest and most iconic cities. The three episodes provide a window into China today, giving viewers an opportunity to assess the similarities and differences between China and other cultures.
What is it like to be an entrepreneur in present-day China? All about My Friends provides an up-close view of the daily life of a tour operator in Shanghai determined to become wealthy. He works non-stop with little sleep, and has no other interest outside of seeing his tour business make a profit. His young jobless girlfriend leads a luxurious life on his earnings, while he postpones thoughts of marriage until he has amassed a substantial nest egg. The film also introduces his success-driven parents, restaurateurs who rue their son’s lack of time for them. The film provides sharp insight into the new breed of Chinese entrepreneur.
What is it like to be an entrepreneur in present-day China? All about My Friends provides an up-close view of the daily life of a tour operator in Shanghai determined to become wealthy. He works non-stop with little sleep, and has no other interest outside of seeing his tour business make a profit. His young jobless girlfriend leads a luxurious life on his earnings, while he postpones thoughts of marriage until he has amassed a substantial nest egg. The film also introduces his success-driven parents, restaurateurs who rue their son’s lack of time for them. The film provides sharp insight into the new breed of Chinese entrepreneur.
Member of a series:
• Shanghai Tales: Series
Toronto International Film Festival 2010
