Lost in Beijing (2008): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Lost in Beijing is a 2008 drama directed by Yu Li. It earned $1.4 million worldwide. Critics gave it 52% on Rotten Tomatoes and 58 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Director
- Yu Li
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- New Yorker Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Lost in Beijing About?
The premise of Lost in Beijing without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Amidst the rapid economic and social changes in Beijing, the lives of four individuals become unexpectedly intertwined. A wealthy businessman's secret affair is revealed, leading to blackmail and a web of deceit. As two couples navigate a complicated situation involving money, power, and desire, a tragicomic story of love and redemption unfolds, exposing the darker side of a city in transition.
The Director of Lost in Beijing
Directed by Yu Li.
- Director Yu Li
More from Yu Li
One more film directed by Yu Li: The Fallen Bridge.
Lost in Beijing Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Lost in Beijing 52% on Rotten Tomatoes and 58 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 52% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 59%
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Metacritic 58 Metascore
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TMDB 66% User score
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Lost in Beijing Plot Summary
What happens in Lost in Beijing from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Liu Pingguo, portrayed by Fan Bingbing, and her husband, An Kun, played by Tong Dawei, are a young migrant couple that has journeyed from northeastern China to Beijing in hopes of a brighter future. They find themselves residing in a run-down apartment, barely making ends meet through their low-wage jobs. An Kun earns a living as a window washer, while Pingguo toils as a foot masseuse at the Golden Basin Massage Parlor. The establishment is run by Lin Dong, a well-off businessman and shameless womanizer, known for his complicated relationships, played by Tony Leung Ka-fai. Lin’s wife, Wang Mei, portrayed by Elaine Jin, practices traditional Chinese medicine but struggles with infertility.
Full summary
The whole story of Lost in Beijing, scene by scene
Lost in Beijing Box Office
Lost in Beijing grossed $1.4 million worldwide. $11,163 came from the US and Canada and $1.3 million (99%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1.4M
- US & Canada
- $11.2K
- International
- $1.3M
Lost in Beijing Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Lost in Beijing.
How Well Do You Know Lost in Beijing?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What does Liu Pingguo do for a living?
Cars in Lost in Beijing
34 cars on screen, including the 1996 Mercedes-Benz E 320 W210 and the 2001 BMW 5 E39.
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BAW Yuhu Background role
Lost in Beijing Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “Ping Guo” and “蘋果”.
- Also known as
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- Ping Guo
- 蘋果
- 蘋果 (2007)
- Perdidos en Pekín (Lost in Beijing)
- אבודים בביג'ינג
- Ztraceni v Pekingu
- Lost in Beijing - Alles ist möglich
- A pekingi gyermek
- 로스트 인 베이징, lost in beijing
- Zagubieni w Pekinie
- เกมรักหักหลัง
- Потерянные в Пекине
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- Lạc Lối Ở Bắc Kinh
- Pasimetę Pekine
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Lost in Beijing FAQ: Box Office, Release Date & Director
Release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Lost in Beijing, each answered in a sentence.
When was Lost in Beijing released?
Lost in Beijing was released on January 25, 2008.
Who directed Lost in Beijing?
Lost in Beijing was directed by Yu Li.
More films by Yu Li How much did Lost in Beijing make at the box office?
Lost in Beijing grossed $1.4 million worldwide ($11,163 domestic, $1.3 million international).
How is Lost in Beijing rated?
Lost in Beijing has 52% on Rotten Tomatoes, 58 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.
Does Lost in Beijing have a post-credit scene?
No. Lost in Beijing has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Lost in Beijing in?
The original language of Lost in Beijing is Chinese.
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