Bitter Money

Bitter Money is a 2016 Chinese documentary film directed by Wang Bing.
The film analyzes the lives of migrant workers in Huzhou's clothing factories. It premiered at the 73rd edition of the Venice Film Festival, in the Orizzonti competition, in which it was awarded for best screenplay.

Plot

The film follows two cousins as they leave their rural homes to work in Huzhou, a city with over ten thousand clothing factories. They work long hours in harsh conditions for little money, while living in a cramped dormatory. The documentary captures the cruel reality, showing their daily struggles, unfair working conditions, and dreams of a future.

Reception

Metacritic assigned the film a score of 75 out of 100, based on 4 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.