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Tie Xi Qu: West of the Tracks

2004, Chinese. Directed by Wang Bing.

A detailed look at the gradual decline of Shenyang’s industrial Tiexi district, an area that was once a vibrant example of China’s socialist economy. But industry is changing, and the factories of Tiexi are closing. Director Wang Bing introduces us to some of the workers affected by the closures, and to their families.

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9h 11m
Post-credits
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Language
Chinese
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Released
9 June 2004
Original title
铁西区
Country
China
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Is Tie Xi Qu: West of the Tracks worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 54 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Tie Xi Qu: West of the Tracks?

Tie Xi Qu: West of the Tracks runs 551 minutes (9h 11m).

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Tie Xi Qu: West of the Tracks isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 9 June 2004. (Checked 14 November 2026.)

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Who directed Tie Xi Qu: West of the Tracks?

Tie Xi Qu: West of the Tracks (2004) was directed by Wang Bing.

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