"A Touch of Sin" by Jia Zhangke won the award for Best Screenplay in Cannes in 2013. [Photo/Mtime.com]

About the film:

The film revolves around four threads set in vastly different geographical and social milieus across modern-day China, ranging from the bustling southern metropolis of Guangzhou to the more rural townships in Shanxi province. Set in current times and based on allegedly true events from the recent past, the film also draws on the history of Wuxia stories.