Luxury Car
Directed by Chao Wang in 2006, ‘Luxury Car’ is a poignant drama starring Tian Yuan, Youcai Wu, He Huang, and Yiqing Li. The film follows Li Qi Ming as he travels from his rural village to Wuhan to fulfill his wife’s final wish of seeing their son. Instead, he discovers his daughter working as a karaoke bar escort, leading to a confrontation with their estranged past and an uncertain future.
The Hollywood Reporter praises the film, saying, “…the performances are subtle and smart, especially Wu as the cagey father. As the wayward daughter, Chinese pop star Tian is both tender and seductive.” Variety describes it as “an almost perfect balance between style and content… a tightly written and beautifully played drama.”
Screening Details
- Dates: Fri, May 2, 2025
- Running Time: 88 minutes
- Venue: Peter Jay Sharp Building, BAM Rose Cinemas
- Language: Mandarin and Wuhan dialect with English subtitles
- Ticket Information:
- General Admission: $17
- Members: $8.50
- Processing fee: $1.50 per ticket
Luxury Car is part of the prestigious Global Lens Collection presented by the Global Film Initiative. Director Wang Chao uses Li Qi Ming’s story to represent the painful reality faced by many parents who lost contact with their children due to China’s rural exodus and political upheaval.
Related Events
The screening is part of BAM’s Wuhan, Different Every Day series, which includes other films such as ‘The Wild Goose Lake’ (May 2-4, 2025) and ‘Girl Students’ Dormitory’ (May 3-8, 2025). ‘Wuhan Narrative Shorts’ will also be screened on May 3, 2025, showcasing various filmmaking techniques to capture life in Wuhan.
