Tattoo (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2009, Tattoo is a notable film directed by Wang Liren, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. "Tattoo is like a film noir situated on a different planet. The story is about a group of petty criminals, basically kids hanging around on street-corners, in a sleepy Chinese coastal town. Leizi is a member of the local militia, but bored stiff. With tough friends like Hei-di, his girlfriend Ah-hua who prostitutes herself, and Qingmao who has just returned from prison, Leizi spends his time drinking and keeping the neighbourhood awake. They extort money from Ah-hua's clients and sell things for the local gangster, Mr. Lian. When Leizi meets the righteous daughter of the Christian foreman, he starts having his doubts about his lifestyle. But the chain of violence, starting with extortion and kidnapping and ending in murder, has already started and no one can escape it." - IFFR
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Tattoo has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tattoo page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tattoo (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tattoo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tattoo worth watching?
- Tattoo holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Tattoo released?
- Tattoo was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.