Pickpocket(小武)
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China, Hong Kong · 1997
1h 54m
Director 贾樟柯
Starring Wang Hongwei, Hao Hongjian, Baitao Zuo, Ma Jinrei
Genre Drama
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Little pocket thief Wu never got away from the streets like his friends did. He realises that he is alone, as his old buddy doesn't invite him for his wedding. When he falls in love with a hooker he is forced to think about his future. Can he break with his criminal past?
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