2004Documentary9h 11m

Tie Xi Qu: West of the Tracks

A detailed look at the gradual decline of Shenyang’s industrial Tiexi district, an area that was once a vibrant example of China’s socialist economy. But industry is changing, and the factories of Tiexi are closing. Director Wang Bing introduces us to some of the workers affected by the closures, and to their families.

Information

StatusReleased
Original Languagezh

Keywords

factory workersquatterindustrial society industryworking classpovertyco-workers relationshipstruggle for survivalrailroadmodern chinaforced relocationcontaminationrailway stationcoalrailwaymanfly-on-the-wallfather son relationshipwintertimeindustrial townworking class people

Production

Hubert Bals Fund
Hubert Bals Fund