Dying to Survive
“Dying to Survive” is a Chinese dramedy that follows the story of Cheng Yong, a struggling businessman who unexpectedly becomes a hero when he starts smuggling affordable, unapproved cancer medication from India to help leukemia patients in China. The film explores themes of morality, desperation, and the human spirit, highlighting the impact of high drug prices on patients’ lives.
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Director: Muye Wen
Actors: Eric Wang, Gong Beibi, Ning Hao, Tan Zhuo, Wang Jiajia, Wang Yanhui, Xu Zheng, Yang Xinming, Yanhui Wang, Zhang Yu, Zhou Yiwei, 杨新鸣
Country: China
Company: Beijing Culture, Beijing Joy Leader Culture Commmunication, Film Workshop
Awards: 64 wins & 51 nominations
Budget: $15,000,000
Worldwide Gross: $451,183,391
Duration:
1h 57minRelease: 2018
Release Date: 2018-07-06
IMDb: 7.8
TMDB: 8.0
Rotten Tomatoes: 86%
Metacritic: 63
FilmAffinity: 6.5