Question 1

How did Ding Ning prepare for her role in Cities of Last Things?

Accepted Answer

Ding Ning practiced her character's world weary gestures and mannerisms at home, but because she lives with young children, she practiced the cigarette holding with a ballpoint pen instead.

Question 2

Why did the film shoot for Cities of Last Things take two years?

Accepted Answer

The film shoot took two years due to financial constraints and having to wait for winter to shoot some of the futuristic scenes in Korea.

Question 3

At which festival did Cities of Last Things premiere?

Accepted Answer

The film premiered at TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival) in Canada in September 2018.

Question 4

Which actors portray the different ages of Zhang Dong Ling?

Accepted Answer

Jack Kao plays Zhang Dong Ling (Mature) and Hong-Chi Lee plays Zhang Dong Ling (Young).

Question 5

What is the structure of the story in Cities of Last Things?

Accepted Answer

Three key events during three different time periods, in three seasons, and on three nights culminate to change the life of Zhang Dong Ling.

Cities of Last Things

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