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Dying to Survive is a 2018 Chinese comedy-drama film directed by Wen Muye in his feature film debut. The film is based on the real-life story of Lu Yong (陆勇), a Chinese leukemia patient who smuggled cheap and generic cancer medicine from India for 1,000 Chinese cancer sufferers in 2004.
Aug 9, 2019 · A drugstore owner sells a cheap Indian generic drug against leukemia in China, facing legal and ethical dilemmas. IMDb provides cast, crew, reviews, ratings, awards, and streaming options for this 2018 film.
Aug 16, 2019 · A Chinese dramedy about a man who smuggles cheap generic drugs for leukemia patients, based on a true story. The film balances humor and drama, and explores the themes of profit, ethics and social justice.
May 31, 2019 · Wen Muye’s record-breaking social drama 'Dying to Survive,' based on a real-life story, lauds a Chinese businessman for circumventing big pharma and illegally importing cheap...
A comedy-drama based on a true story of a man who illegally imports cheap drugs from India to treat cancer patients in China. See ratings, reviews, cast, trailer and where to watch online or in theaters.
Aug 9, 2019 · “Dying to Survive” starts off with some promise thanks to its initial focus on Yong Cheng (Zheng Xu), a deadbeat divorcee who’s doing good business selling Indian-imported herbal aphrodisiacs. Nobody respects Cheng, because Cheng is too poor and stubborn to do anything but pout and smoke.
Jul 10, 2018 · Based on a true story, Dying To Survive follows a salesman who imports generic anti-cancer drugs from India to help patients in China. The film mixes comedy and drama to expose the flaws of China's healthcare system and the risks of the drug trade.