San Yuan Li (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2003, San Yuan Li is a notable film directed by Cao Fei.
What it’s about. San Yuan Li is a 2003 experimental independent Chinese documentary directed and produced by artists Ou Ning and Cao Fei. Armed with video cameras, twelve artists present a highly stylized portrait of San Yuan Li, a traditional village besieged by China's urban sprawl. China's rapid modernization literally traps the village of San Yuan Li within the surrounding skyscrapers of Guangzhou, a city of 12 million people. The villagers move to a different rhythm, thriving on subsistence farming and traditional crafts. They resourcefully reinvent their traditional lifestyle by tending rice paddies on empty city lots and raising chickens on makeshift rooftop coops.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, San Yuan Li has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch San Yuan Li page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch San Yuan Li (2003)?
- In US, San Yuan Li is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is San Yuan Li worth watching?
- San Yuan Li holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was San Yuan Li released?
- San Yuan Li was released in 2003.