China Synopsis
铁西区
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.
The 2001–2003 China Window
30 China films released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. Tie Xi Qu: West of the Tracks sits at position #7.
#1For the Sake of the Republic
★ 9.5 · 2003
#2The Grand Mansion Gate
★ 9.3 · 2001
#3Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre
★ 8.6 · 2002
#4Laughing in the Wind
★ 8.6 · 2001
#5Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils
★ 8.1 · 2003
#6Kangxi Dynasty
★ 7.9 · 2001
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#7Tie Xi Qu: West of the Tracks
★ 7.6 · 2002
#8Hero
★ 7.5 · 2002
Titles With Overlapping Themes
Films and series that share thematic tags with Tie Xi Qu: West of the Tracks. Number on each card indicates how many keywords overlap.
The 2000s China Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 2000s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Tie Xi Qu: West of the Tracks premiered. 142 total titles in this decade from China.
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #161 of 946 China films indexed here (83rd percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +0.9 points above the China average of 6.7/10.
Among China Documentary productions specifically: #15 of 52 (top 29%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | China |
|---|---|
| All Production Countries | China, Netherlands |
| Original Language | Chinese |
| Production Companies | Wang Bing Film Workshop, Hubert Bals Fund |
| Runtime | 9h 11m |
| Release Date | April 26, 2002 |
| IMDb | tt0389448 |