Bumming in Beijing: The Last Dreamers

Bumming in Beijing: The Last Dreamers (1990)

January 1st, 19902h 14min

Documentary
77%

Overview

A documentary following five young artists from around China, who travelled to Beijing in the 1980s to work as freelancers, exploring their lives, careers, and what aspirations they may have for the future.


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