透析 (2010) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 2010, 透析 is a drame film directed by Liu Jie, running about 100 minutes. “A man sentenced death for stealing two cars looks to avoid execution in China” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In a small northern Chinese city in 1997, Judge Tian privately struggles with the loss of his daughter, killed by a stolen car in a hit-and-run accident. On the bench he encounters Qiuwu, a mechanic accused of stealing two cars. Perhaps influenced by his emotional state, the outwardly impassive judge imposes an almost-obsolete criminal law on Qiuwu that sentences him to death for his crime. Desperate to mitigate his sentence, Qiuwu agrees to donate his kidney to a rich businessman dying of a terminal illness, hoping at the very least that his impoverished family may profit from his demise.

Who’s in it. 透析 stars Ni Dahong as Tian, Mei Ting, Qi Dao and Zheng Zheng, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, 透析 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

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

If you liked it. Fans of 透析 tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.