People's Republic of Desire (NR)

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synopsis

In an increasingly digital universe where live streamers earn as much as $200,000 a month, can virtual relationships replace real-life human connection? PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF DESIRE tells the stories of two such online stars who have risen from isolation to fame and fortune on NASDAQ-listed YY, China's largest live streaming platform.

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Documentary
1 hr. 35 min.
Opened November 30th, 2018

director

Hao Wu

writer

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synopsis

In an increasingly digital universe where live streamers earn as much as $200,000 a month, can virtual relationships replace real-life human connection? PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF DESIRE tells the stories of two such online stars who have risen from isolation to fame and fortune on NASDAQ-listed YY, China's largest live streaming platform.

details

Documentary
1 hr. 35 min.
Opened November 30th, 2018

director

Hao Wu

writer