Rare Earth

In "Rare Earth," a disgraced T.V. reporter uncovers a corruption scandal in Western China, leading him through a landscape filled with illegal metal mines and a vibrant subculture of girl bikers. As he navigates danger from a relentless spin-doctor and a weary cop, he encounters a diverse cast, including traffickers and T.V. executives. His journey is further complicated by the intervention of ghosts from both his past and Chinese history, exploring themes of love, journalism, and cultural disconnect. Set against the backdrop of the badlands of Inner Mongolia and Ningxia, the story reflects on the search for hope amid a decaying world.