北京纽约 (2015): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2015, 北京纽约 is a drama and liebesfilm film directed by Rain Li, running about 103 minutes. “What if you are caught between two cities you both call home?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. BEIJING, NEW YORK is a touching and complex love story that bridges time, distance and culture, intertwining the lives of two Chinese childhood friends and an American artist. It is set against the backdrop of economic power shift between China and America. As the film's complex love triangle takes the audience on a wild ride, interweaving its way through the plot and each character's unique existence, it ultimately forces each of them to face life's eternal questions head-on. BEIJING, NEW YORK is a truthful and thrilling look into the journey to find true happiness and the joy, pain and adventure that ensues when one is forced to integrate their dreams into reality.

Who’s in it. 北京纽约 stars Lin Chi-ling as Jasmine, Charlotte Graham as Helen, Richard de Klerk as Joe Herron and Maggie Jiang as Shi Yuqin, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, 北京纽约 has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $2.9M at the box office.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 北京纽约 page.

If you liked it. Fans of 北京纽约 tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.