Unknown Pleasures (2002 Film)

Unknown Pleasures (Chinese: 任逍遥; pinyin: Rèn Xiāoyáo) is a 2002 Chinese drama film directed and written by Jia Zhangke. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on May 23, 2002. It has a runtime of 113 minutes and is produced in Mandarin.

Plot

Set in a post-industrial city in China, the narrative follows two unemployed young men who lack clear career prospects or motivation. The protagonists spend their time navigating an uncertain future, engaging in activities such as playing video games, singing karaoke, and watching television.

Cast

• Zhao Weiwei as Bin Bin
• Wu Qiong as Xiao Ji
• Zhou Qingfeng as Yuan Yuan
• Wang Hongwei as Xiao Wu
• Zhao Tao as Qiao Qiao