- Genre
- TV Movie
- Year
- 2000
- Runtime
- 1h53
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Mini-bus
Every journey tells a story in the heart of the city.
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Synopsis
"Mini-bus" (original title: ไธ่ฝฆ่ตฐๅง) is a 2000 Chinese drama directed by Zhou Xiaowen and starring Gao Hu. The film offers a revealing glance into everyday life in urban China, centering on a small group of passengers and their interactions during a journey on a mini-bus. As the vehicle travels through the bustling cityscape, the characters' individual stories intertwine, reflecting themes of social change, economic pressures, and human connections in contemporary Chinese society. The film adopts a realistic style, portraying the complexities and nuances of ordinary people's experiences against a backdrop of rapid modernization.
Reviews
"Mini-bus" has received a mixed but generally appreciative critical reception. On IMDb, the movie holds a rating of 6.6/10, indicating a moderate approval from audiences. Critics have praised the film for its authentic depiction of urban life and its sensitive portrayal of ordinary characters. Reviews highlight Gao Hu's compelling performance and Zhou Xiaowen's direction as key strengths, commending the film's nuanced storytelling and social commentary. However, some reviews note that the pacing can be uneven and that the film's narrative may feel fragmented due to its focus on multiple characters and subplots. Rotten Tomatoes does not have an aggregated score for this film, reflecting its niche status outside mainstream Western audiences. Metacritic similarly lacks a formal rating but the limited reviews available recognize the film's importance in the context of Chinese cinema of the early 2000s. Overall, "Mini-bus" appeals to viewers interested in socially conscious films and offers a poignant look at urban transformation, though it may not engage those seeking conventional narrative structures or fast-paced drama.
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