People’s Republic of Desire (2018) | May 19, 1:00 pm

In China’s popular live-streaming showrooms, three millennials – a karaoke singer, a migrant worker and a rags-to-riches comedian – seek fame, fortune and human connection. They quickly discover the same promises and perils online as in their real lives. – Telescope Film

Director: Hao Wu

Country: China

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 1 hour, 35 minutes

Platform: Amazon Prime

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Author: Josh Hornbeck

Josh is the founder of Cinema Cocktail, and he is a writer and director, podcaster and critic, and communications and marketing professional living and working in the greater Seattle area.