The Chinese Are Coming to Town (2011)

• 65%
• 2011
• Documentary
• Ronja Yu

The Chinese are knocking at the door to the western world for the first time. A unique story about globalization and culture collision unfolds. Despite the serious topic, the story is told in a humorous and slightly surrealistic tone. The Chinese entrepreneur Mr. Luo has come to the Swedish city Kalmar with a multi billion investment and grandiose plans. He promises a bright future for the people in this small town by the Baltic Sea and is received as a saviour. But conflicts soon start to occur, misunderstandings and culture clashes seem comical and absurd. Mr. Luo soon finds himself in a darkening tunnel. The dream is falling apart before our main character's eyes, and slowly turns into a nightmare reality.