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Film review: Dying to Survive

chinadaily.com.cn| Updated: Nov 12, 2019

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Dying to Survive [Photo/Mtime]

Director: Wen Muye 

Cast: Xu Zheng, Zhou Yiwei 

Genre: Drama, Comedy 

Film Review: Chinese black comedy drama Dying to Survive has ignited heated discussions around China. 

In response, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang urged more efforts to be made to improve access to costly cancer treatments. 

The film industry in China is extending beyond the realm of entertainment and is increasingly becoming a tool for social commentary.