Directed by acclaimed Chinese filmmaker Jia Zhangke, Ash Is Purest White is a sweeping crime drama that spans nearly two decades, tracing the turbulent relationship between Qiao (Zhao Tao) and her gangster lover Bin (Liao Fan). Set against China’s rapidly changing social landscape, the film begins as a fiery romance in the underworld of Datong’s jianghu (outlaw) culture, before morphing into a poignant meditation on loyalty, survival, and the erosion of tradition.
After Qiao sacrifices herself to protect Bin, serving five years in prison, she emerges to find both her lover and her country transformed by modernity. Zhao Tao delivers a mesmerizing performance, embodying resilience and quiet fury as she navigates betrayal and disillusionment. With Jia’s signature blend of gritty realism and poetic imagery, from disco-lit dance halls to the haunting landscapes of the Yangtze River, Ash Is Purest White is a masterful exploration of love and decay in post-industrial China. A Cannes Film Festival standout, it’s a ballad of broken dreams, where even ashes hold traces of what once burned brightest.
Ash Is Purest White (2021) Full Movie Analysis: Release Date, Storyline, Plot, Cast, Actors Salary, Actors Net Worth, Budget, Box Office Collection, Day wise Collection, Trailer, Songs, Awards, Review, Ratings & More
| Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama/Romance |
| Language | English |
| Directed by | Jia Zhangke |
| Star Cast | Zhao Tao Liao Fan |
| Written/Story by | Jia Zhangke |
| Cinematography | Éric Gautier |
| Edited by | Matthieu Laclau Xudong Lin |
| Music by | Lim Giong |
| Country | China |
| Release date | 11 May 2018 (Cannes) 21 September 2018 (China) |
| Running time | 136 minutes |
| Budget | $150–200 million |
| Box office | est. $432.2 million |
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Ash Is Purest White Movie Storyline
Ash Is Purest White Movie Budget
Ash Is Purest White is made on the budget of $45 million all inclusive.
| Cost | Cost Amount |
|---|---|
| Production Cost | NA |
| Prints and Advertisement | NA |
| Total Cost | $145 million Approx. |
Ash Is Purest White Movie Box Office Collection
Ash Is Purest White earned ₹36.54 Crore at the India box office on its opening day. On the second day, the film collected ₹37.32 Crore. On the third day, the film collected ₹31.67 Crore, taking total week collection to ₹229.16 crore.
| Week | Net Collection |
|---|---|
| Week 1 Collection | $229.16 million |
| Week 2 Collection | $48.80 million |
| Week 3 Collection | $15.84 million |
| Week 4 Collection | $4.43 million |
| Total 1 Month Collection | $298 million |
| Overall Collection | Amount |
|---|---|
| US Nett | $300.45 million |
| US Gross | $436.74 million |
| Overseas | $186.59 million |
| Worldwide Collection | $623.33 million |
| Verdict | Blockbuster |
Ash Is Purest White movie has done overall box office collection of estimated $623.33 million.
Ash Is Purest White Cast, Crew, Role, Salary,Remuneration & Net Worth
Here are the complete details of actors and actresses names in the movie.
1. Zhao Tao as Zhao Qiao
| Info | Zhao Qiao |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Zhao Tao |
| Salary Per Movie | $2 million |
| Net Worth | $5 million |
2.Liao Fan as Guo Bin
| Info | Guo Bin |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Liao Fan |
| Salary Per Movie | Not Known |
| Net Worth | $5 million |
3. Feng Xiaogang
| Info | Feng Xiaogang |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Feng Xiaogang |
| Salary Per Movie | $5 million |
| Net Worth | $30 million |
4. Xu Zheng
| Info | Xu Zheng |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Xu Zheng |
| Salary Per Movie | $5 million |
| Net Worth | $30 million |
5. Zhang Yibai
| Info | Zhang Yibai |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Zhang Yibai |
| Salary Per Movie | Not Known |
| Net Worth | Not Known |
Ash Is Purest White Movie Awards
| Awards | Category | Recipients |
|---|---|---|
| NA | NA | NA |
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