Unknown Pleasures (2003): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Unknown Pleasures is a 2003 comedy drama directed by Zhang Ke Jia. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes and earned $55,901 worldwide. Critics gave it 61 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Director
- Zhang Ke Jia
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- New Yorker Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Unknown Pleasures About?
The premise of Unknown Pleasures without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Zhao Wei Wei and Wu Qiong portray two individuals adrift in the sprawling city of Beijing, searching for connection and purpose. The film explores their experiences as they grapple with the challenges of relationships, self-discovery, and the transition into adulthood. Through a blend of humor and drama, it offers a poignant look at the lives of these two characters as they navigate the complexities of modern life and seek meaning in an uncertain world.
Unknown Pleasures Themes & Keywords
· 29 tags- youth
- china
- teenager
- contemplative cinema
- cell phone
- smoking
- ennui
- bank
- television
- massage
- rain
- hypodermic needle
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- hospital
- urban decay
- singing
- bathroom
- haircut
- disenchantment
- bus
- dancer
- futile prospect
- dollar bill
- moped
- provincial
- dvd
- unemployment
- attempted bank robbery
- tattooing
- explosion
The Director of Unknown Pleasures
Directed by Zhang Ke Jia.
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Director Zhang Ke Jia
Unknown Pleasures Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Unknown Pleasures 61 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
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IMDb 6.8 /10
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Metacritic 61 Metascore
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TMDB 63% User score
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Unknown Pleasures Plot Summary
What happens in Unknown Pleasures from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Unknown Pleasures takes us on a journey through the lives of three disenchanted young individuals navigating the industrial landscape of Datong, located in China’s Shanxi province, during the year 2001. Nineteen-year-old Bin Bin, portrayed by Zhao Weiwei, shares a modest apartment with his mother, a dedicated Falun Gong follower, close to the bustling textile mill. His best friend, the thrill-seeking Xiao Ji, played by Wu Qiong, lives in a cramped space with his father and spends his days racing his motorcycle throughout the city.
Full summary
The whole story of Unknown Pleasures, scene by scene
Unknown Pleasures Box Office
Unknown Pleasures grossed $55,901 worldwide. $11,254 came from the US and Canada and $44,647 (80%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$55.9K
- US & Canada
- $11.3K
- International
- $44.6K
Unknown Pleasures Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Unknown Pleasures.
How Well Do You Know Unknown Pleasures?
10 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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Unknown Pleasures Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Ren xiao yao” and “Plaisirs inconnus”.
- Also known as
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- Ren xiao yao
- Plaisirs inconnus
- Неизведанные радости
- 任逍遙
- 青の稲妻
- 임소요
- Prazeres Desconhecidos
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Unknown Pleasures FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Unknown Pleasures, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Unknown Pleasures?
Unknown Pleasures runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was Unknown Pleasures released?
Unknown Pleasures was released on March 26, 2003.
Who directed Unknown Pleasures?
Unknown Pleasures was directed by Zhang Ke Jia.
More films by Zhang Ke Jia How much did Unknown Pleasures make at the box office?
Unknown Pleasures grossed $55,901 worldwide ($11,254 domestic, $44,647 international).
How is Unknown Pleasures rated?
Unknown Pleasures has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 61 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Does Unknown Pleasures have a post-credit scene?
No. Unknown Pleasures has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Unknown Pleasures in?
The original language of Unknown Pleasures is Chinese.
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