Sleeper Hit Film ‘Return to Dust’ Bites The Dust

Sleeper Hit Film Return to Dust Bites The Dust

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A portrait of love in rural China, Return to Dust disappeared completely from Chinese streaming platforms on September 26.

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The movie can no longer be found on sites such as Youku, iQIYI, and Tencent. The movie’s hashtag has also been removed from Weibo (see above screenshot).

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First released in China on July 8, Return to Dust has made over 7 million USD in domestic box offices and received high praise in the European film festival circuit.

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Directed by Li Ruijun, the film follows a couple who find love in an arranged marriage while building a life in rural Gansu province.

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The movie’s central theme is class struggle. However, some reviewers have labeled it “cautious” with regard to how it addresses injustice.

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It is unclear why the movie has been taken off streaming platforms.

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Learn more about Return to Dust by clicking the link below.

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