The Best Is Yet to Come (Chinese: 不止不休, Bu zhi bu xiu) is a 2020 Chinese drama film directed by Wang Jing, in his feature film debut.
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| Directed by | Wang Jing |
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| Cinematography | Yu Lik-wai |
| Edited by | Matthieu Laclau |
| Music by | Yoshihiro Hanno |
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Running time | 115 minutes[1] |
| Country | China |
The film is based on the real figure of journalist Han Fudong, who exposed the social stigma against hepatitis B-suffering people in China.[2][3] It premiered in the Horizons section of the 77th edition of the Venice Film Festival, and was later screened at the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival.[4][5] The film was later released in China on March 24, 2023.
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Cast edit
- White K as Han Dong
- Miao Miao as Xiao Zhu
- Zhang Songwen as Huang Jiang
- Song Yang as Zhang Bo
- Lie Wang as Biao
- Yemang Zhou as Chief Editor
- Qin Hailu as Mrs. Huang
Release edit
The Best Is Yet to Come premiered at the 77th Venice International Film Festival under the Horizons section on September 9, 2020.[1]
The film was later theatrically released in China on March 24, 2023.[6] It earned CN¥52.3 million for its first week.[7]
Reception edit
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 81% based on 16 reviews.[8]
References edit
- ^ a b c Chow, Vivienne (9 September 2020). "'The Best Is Yet to Come' Director Wang Jing Follows Path Set By Mentor Jia Zhangke". Variety. Variety Media, LLC. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
- ^ Marsh, James (25 May 2023). "The Best Is Yet to Come: journalistic integrity in China under the spotlight". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
- ^ Kao, Anthony (21 September 2020). "Review: "The Best Is Yet to Come" Views China's Hepatitis B Discrimination Through An Auteur Lens". Cinema Escapist. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
- ^ Ehrlich, David (9 September 2020). "'The Best Is Yet to Come' Review: Jia Zhangke's Protégé Debuts with a 'Spotlight'-esque Drama". IndieWire. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
- ^ Kiang, Jessica (15 September 2020). "'The Best Is Yet to Come' Review: Jia Zhangke Produces the Impassioned Tale of a True-Life Chinese Scandal". Variety. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
- ^ "张颂文新片来了，《不止不休》定档3月24日". Yangtse Evening Post (in Simplified Chinese). 17 February 2023. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
- ^ Hawkins, Amy (8 April 2023). "Film of reporter's battle to expose health scandal is shock Chinese hit". The Guardian. Guardian News & Media Limited. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
- ^ "The Best Is Yet to Come". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
