A Touch of Sin is a 2013 Chinese film directed by Jia Zhangke. The film consists of four different stories, all set in modern-day China, about Chinese citizens who commit acts of violence.
The first story follows Dahai, a disgruntled coal miner who takes matters into his own hands to seek justice against corrupt government officials and local businessmen.
The second story focuses on Zhou San, a young man who is fed up with the rampant commercialization and greed around him. He goes on a violent spree to gain attention and draw awareness to these issues.
The third story features Xiaoyu, a spa receptionist who is fed up with being treated poorly by customers and takes matters into her own hands.
The final story follows Xinzhong, a poor worker who is constantly bullied and mistreated by his wealthy colleagues. He ultimately snaps and seeks revenge.
The film explores themes of frustration, disillusionment, and violence in modern-day China, and the way these emotions can bubble over into acts of brutality. The film was critically acclaimed and won the Best Screenplay award at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival.
