Movie: Dying to Survive
Chinese Title: 我不是药神 / Wo Bu Shi Yao Shen
Broadcast Website: iQIYI
| Release Date: July 5, 2018 |
Language: Mandarin
Director: Wen Muye
Origin: China
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Synopsis and Plot Summary
A chronic myelogenous leukemia patient Cheng Yong (Xu Zheng) smuggles counterfeit drugs from India to save himself starts selling the products for profit. Initially coming from a place of greed, he is influenced by a doctor to fight for patient's rights.
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Fun Facts
- Filming lasted three months from March to June 2017.
- It is touted as China's answer to Dallas Buyers Club. (Source: THR)
Cast
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Xu Zheng |
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Wang Chuanjun |
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Zhou Yiwei |
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Tan Zhuo |
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Gong Beibi |
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Zhang Yu |
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Yang Xinming |
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Wang Yanhui |
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Jia Chenfei |
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Wang Jiajia as Lu Qi |
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Li Naiwen |
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Ning Hao as Fang Dong |
Soundtracks
- Zhi Yao Ping Fan (只要平凡) by Zhang Jie & Zhang Bi Chen (张杰&张碧晨)
- Yao Shen Zhi Ge (药神之歌) by Ning Hao & Wen Mu Ye & Huang Chao (宁浩&文牧野&黄超)
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