People's Republic of Desire

20181h 35min

In China’s popular live-streaming showrooms, three millennials – a karaoke singer, a migrant worker and a rags-to-riches comedian – seek fame, fortune and human connection, ultimately finding the same promises and perils online as in their real lives.

Storyline

In China’s popular live-streaming showrooms, three millennials – a karaoke singer, a migrant worker and a rags-to-riches comedian – seek fame, fortune and human connection, ultimately finding the same promises and perils online as in their real lives.

Released
November 30, 2018
Runtime
1h 35min
Director
Language
English
Production
Tripod Media, ITVS, JustFilms / Ford Foundation, Tribeca Film Institute, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Sundance Institute