Cities of Last Things (2018)

Other name: 幸福城市, Xing Fu Cheng Shi, Joyful Cities

Description:

Cities of Last Things explores the extraordinary life of a common man through a unique reverse chronological narrative. The film opens in a dystopian vision of 2035, presenting a science fiction story that depicts the protagonist navigating a future shaped by his past. This segment represents one of three pivotal nights, seasons, and eras in the same city, highlighting the dramatic turn his mundane life has taken.

The story then rewinds, transitioning into a compelling film noir segment. Here, the focus shifts to his earlier career as a police officer, revealing significant events and encounters that further define his complex journey within the city's darker corners.

Finally, the narrative concludes with a poignant melodrama, delving into his childhood. This segment uncovers a formative encounter with a local organized crime boss, revealing the fundamental origins of the extraordinary events that have punctuated his life, tying together the overarching themes across these three distinct periods.

Country: Chinese

Status: Completed

Released: 2018

Genre:Crime; Drama; Accident