24 City
By Zhangke Jia
2008 | 107 min | Drama
In China, an arms factory has to make way for the luxury residential project “24 City”. Three generations of factory workers report on the change.
Jianbin Chen
ActorJianbin Chen is a Chinese actor known for his versatile performances in a wide range of film genres. He has starred in popular movies such as "A Touch of Sin," "Mr. Six," and "Fallen City." Chen has received critical acclaim for his acting skills and has won several awards, including the Best Actor award at the Golden Horse Awards for his role in "Mr. Six." Throughout his career, he has proven to be a talented and respected actor in the Chinese film industry.
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