About this event
Asia Cine-Club: Dying to Survive (我不是药神) (2018)
🗓 Tuesday, July 21 | ⏰ Doors: 6PM | 🎬 Film: 8PM | 📍 TicTic, Phnom Penh
Directed by Wen Muye, Dying to Survive became one of the most important and successful Chinese films of the 21st century. Inspired by real events, it follows a struggling shop owner who begins importing affordable generic medicine from India for patients suffering from chronic illness, placing him at the centre of a growing moral and legal dilemma.
Combining humour, social commentary, and powerful human drama, the film sparked widespread discussion across China about healthcare, inequality, and access to life-saving medicine. Both critically acclaimed and hugely popular with audiences, Dying to Survive stands as a rare example of a socially conscious blockbuster that successfully balances entertainment with genuine emotional impact.
“A stirring crowd-pleaser with a social conscience.”
— The Hollywood Reporter
“Funny, moving and unexpectedly powerful.”
— Screen International
🎟 Free Entry & Popcorn – Arrive early for sofa, bed, or beanbag seating.
📽 IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7362036/
📽 Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/film/dying-to-survive/
