One Recluse (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film
Released in 2012, One Recluse is a documentary film directed by Ai Weiwei, running about 180 minutes.
What it’s about. In June 2008, Yang Jia carried a knife, a hammer, a gas mask, pepper spray, gloves and Molotov cocktails to the Zhabei Public Security Branch Bureau and killed six police officers, injuring another police officer and a guard. He was arrested on the scene, and was subsequently charged with intentional homicide. In the following six months, while Yang Jia was detained and trials were held, his mother mysteriously disappeared. "One Recluse" is a documentary that traces the reasons and motivations behind the tragedy and investigates a trial process filled with shady cover-ups and questionable decisions. The film provides a glimpse into the realities of a government-controlled judicial system and its impact on the citizens’ lives.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch One Recluse page.
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- When was One Recluse released?
- One Recluse was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 180 minutes.